Got control arms, install & what to replace while off?
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From: MA, USA
Car: 83 bird
Engine: 305/383
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Got control arms, install & what to replace while off?
I just picked up a pair of Lakewood control arms off ebay for $42! They came in the mail today, and look OK. I was wondering, what should I replace while they are off? Any hardware or anything?
Is installation straight forward? Do I have to jack up the car, or take the weight off the axle?
Also, these were in the traction bar kit... but didn't come with the rest of it
Are they the same, except for the little provision for the bolt?
Is installation straight forward? Do I have to jack up the car, or take the weight off the axle?
Also, these were in the traction bar kit... but didn't come with the rest of it
Are they the same, except for the little provision for the bolt? 
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Car: 2002 Z28
Engine: LS1
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.23
i used my stock hardware when i installed my control arms. Just jack up the car, support the rear axle with jackstands and replace the arms ONE AT A TIME.
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From: SW Chicago 'burbs
Car: American Iron Firebird
Engine: The little 305 that could.
Transmission: Richmond T-10
Axle/Gears: Floater 9" - 3.64 gears
When installing the new LCAs, make sure you just snug them up while the car is in the air. They need to be tightened down with weight on the rear suspension.
You can either lower the car or just put jack stands under the rear end then rest the car on them.
You can either lower the car or just put jack stands under the rear end then rest the car on them.
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