Failed inspection, few quick suspension questions

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I'm getting my car inspected by some local shop in my home town. It hasn't been on the road since 2002 and I expected some issues like this but I need to make a quick decision on what I can easily do my self this weekend and what i should pay to have done.

Left front lower ball joint is bad, so i need to replace the whole lower control arm. any tricks or special tools needed?

Left front hub/bearing. I probably am going to have the shop do this, doesn't seem like something i want to deal with.

Left rear suspension bushing on the outside of the upper arm is destroyed and needs to be replace... i never really looked at this part so i don't know what would be required to replace it.


I'm just looking for some quick insight as to the work involved in replacing these parts and any opinions on what i should do my self. I have no issues doing this work as long as I'm not going to need special tools or a press to do it...

 

[GRNDSM]

Font lower ball joints were recalled because they like to come apart... I would first check with your dealer to see if it is covered.

 

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thanks GRNDSM thats good info ill look into it.

 

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so no special tools or presses to replace the rest bushings. thats good news.

 

[suicidal2af]

For bushings, use a butane torch to heat the arm around the bushing and the bushing usually will either fall out or be easily tapped out with a hammer and a socket

 

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so burn out the old bushings. got it. thanks guys