Bobbleton Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Smacked a curb at low speed the other day . . . the result being a bent LCA. I've already ordered the part (complete with bushings), but am unsure of my ability (equipment / time / level of effort) to do this job in the driveway. Can anyone point me to a walkthrough on replacing a lower control arm? Or at least have some insight as to the level of involvement? Trying to avoid biting off more than i can chew here. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 The car will need to be aligned any way's. Find a good local shop with a rack and pay the man. If you have to ask for a DIY, your better off paying the man. The job is just nut's and bolts, but some of the stuff can be a PITA. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hardest part of lcas was smacking them back into place with fresh bushings. With good detailed instructions it should be no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbleton Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 The car will need to be aligned any way's. Find a good local shop with a rack and pay the man. If you have to ask for a DIY, your better off paying the man. The job is just nut's and bolts, but some of the stuff can be a PITA. Well thanks so much for your super-helpful opinion! Now if there's anyone out there willing to offer something useful (aka which steps might become a PITA), that would be excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck686 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 you asked for "insight as to the level of involvement" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Well thanks so much for your super-helpful opinion! Now if there's anyone out there willing to offer something useful (aka which steps might become a PITA), that would be excellent. OK, Off the top of my head, You'll need to remove the LCA from the ball joint. Do you have a 3-5lbs hammer for that ? You'll need to remove the end link, Do you have a replacement, in case the OEM one needs to be cut off ? I guess you must have the big socket to get the nut off the rear mounting point of the LCA ? I think the front mounting point is a 17mm nut and bolt. Do you have PB Blaster and Anti-seize compound ? From sitting here at my desk, I think that's all you need to do. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbleton Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thanks everyone. Don't have a backup end link, barring that I'm good to go on this. I never like to get into a job I haven't done before without some input on the common pitfalls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted February 11, 2013 Moderators Share Posted February 11, 2013 I think I might have an endlink in the garage for you assuming they are the same as those on an LGT. Let me know if you want it. Don't think it matters, but tell me what side as well. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I'm guessing the Outbacks have a longer end link because of the chassis spacers. I could be wrong thou. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted February 11, 2013 Moderators Share Posted February 11, 2013 I'm guessing the Outbacks have a longer end link because of the chassis spacers. I could be wrong thou. opposedforces seems to have the same part number, but OP is responsible for his own research on that one! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 opposedforces seems to have the same part number, but OP is responsible for his own research on that one! Funny, I just PM'd him the vacation pic's and told him to check the top of the very first forum here for that link. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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