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Originally Posted by donagain1
..... For those who've done the replacement of the bushings or entire wishbone/control arm assemblies, may I ask if you went into it with only your basic instincts of looking at the way things fit together, figuring out what needs to come out first/go back in last, and have it come out right? Or, did you have the manual? Did you have to buy any one-of-a-kind tools, like say a special socket to loosen the retaining nut that holds the shock/strut ball joint to the wishbone? I see they sell something for it, but is it necessary?
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Personally, I would highly recommend you spring for the Bentley if you do this. I was 68 when I completely rebuilt the front end on my '74 4 years ago (fairly good physical condition and no real back issues) and I did it over a 3-4 week period in the winter.. no hurry just took my time and lots of pictures. It isn't rocket science at all but you definitely have to pay attention and it does require quite a bit of crawling around under the car.
The front suspension was getting well worn and as I do not plan on selling the 911 I completely rebuild the entire front end:
New ER control arm bushings, new sway bar bushings, new ball joints, new Koni's, wheel bearings, S Calipers rebuilt by PMB, new hard and soft brake lines, new rotors (couldn't turn the old ones), new tank to tunnel fuel lines, turbo tie rods, powder coated the control arms, bump steer kit, etc, etc..
As far as special tools, the usual torque wrenches, impact wrench and BFH about cover it. As far as ball joints, as I didn't want the buy the special socket and my torque wrenches don't go that high, I took the control arms, new ball joints, new wheel bearings and hubs to a nearby Porsche shop and for $50 he installed the ball joints and wheel bearings .. well worth it.
If you are planning on selling ? Tough decision.
This is what a disassembled front suspension looks like:
and this is the part you will be working with:
and like I said, lots of crawling around.... good luck.
