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[TR] Re:Tr3A Upper wishbone bushing replacement question

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Subject: [TR] Re:Tr3A Upper wishbone bushing replacement question
From: Kevin Thompson <kthompson@whoi.edu>
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 10:55:32 -0500
   I just went through this last week! Figuring about 2 hours to replace 
the upper bushes ended up about a 6 hour job. When I did the TR6 a few 
years ago it was a piece of cake because all the nuts are welded to the pan.
   The outer 2 nuts were attached, the inner 2 were not. I was wondering 
where the nut came from that I saw sitting on the lower spring pan. I've 
been doing lots of work on the car, so I figured it was just another 
orphan piece of hardware until I realized the top bolt was just spinning 
upon reassembly. I was able to get the nuts back on with a couple of 
socket extensions. It wasn't an enjoyable experience. In fact one nut 
still has a 1/4 drive 1/2 inch socket on it. I'm stll trying to figure 
out how to "wiggle" it out. Maybe late at night on a deserted road......
  I greased the inner and outer of the poly bushings, too. I don't need 
any more squeaks than I already have. Especially in the car.
  Good luck!
Kevin T
Cape Cod, Ma
'76 TR6
'59 TR3A


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