Posted By: nd65
1995 Stratus lower control change? - 04/09/11 04:18 PM
My 95 Stratus needs a right front lower ball joint and lower control arm bushing replaced.
I saw Rock Auto has complete lower arms with bushings and ball joints for about $80.
How difficult are these arms to replace? Can it be done at home without special tools? Will the strut be an issue during the swap?
I appreciate any tips.
Thanks,
Posted By: mod381
Re: 1995 Stratus lower control change? - 04/09/11 04:42 PM
They are not hard to do,the hardest part will be the sway bar link as long as the bolts are not rusted in.
Posted By: nd65
Re: 1995 Stratus lower control change? - 04/09/11 10:05 PM
Yeah, I was going to do the link to. It looks like there is a front lower and rear lower bolt and the ball joint and sway bar link. Will the strut/spring assembly come into to play at all.
I have removed/installed the control arms on my 65 and this looks doable. I have an impact.
Thanks,
Posted By: moretoys
Re: 1995 Stratus lower control change? - 04/10/11 12:37 AM
No problem/issues with the strut.As long as it's not broken.it has no problem.it is self contained.Also when tightening the rubber control arm bolts.tighten them at/near ride height.Tighten them with arm hanging down,will put extra strain on bushings since they won't be riding @ relaxed stress.Won't have a problem right away,but they could fail prematurely.The strut should not give you anything to be concerned about.
