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alright so i was changing my control arm on the passenger side of my 2002 ex 4dr and well i disconnected the sway bar control link, and the two big bolts that connect the arm to the frame. BUT! the ball joint part is stuck. I took off the crown bolt but its stuck. Ive tried hitting it with a hammer, prying it with a crow bar. Im out of ideas and im going to get a puller from storage tomorrow morning but i need to be at work at 10am tomorrow so any tips or tricks i would really appreciate!!! THANKS!!

 
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Have you already attempted putting a rachet in between the lca and knuckle, then letting lowering the car back on the ground?

 
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^yup, pretty famous in the utube.

 
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that is the most beautiful thing i have ever seen ever... thanks guys i appreciate it!!

 
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Hahahaha glad it worked... you shouldaa used my ball joint DIY as a start... It will get you through a lot of the LCA job Linky in my sig.

 
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Speaking of lca's... My bushings are cracking pretty bad in front and I'm looking to replace them. Dealer wants $350 to replace and press in new bushings. I want to do the job myself but was curious on my options for replacement parts. Do I 1) replace with OEM bushings 2)replace with an aftermarket (performance) bushings 3) replace the entire front lca with a better one (not sure if there is even an aftermarket front lca).

 
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Dezod has ingalls lca's for 89 dollars each they come with polyurethane bushings. http://www.dezod.com/cat_control_arms.cfm

 
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Put a giant FAIL on my forehead! Thanks for the input LL... you are my savior

 
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While I'm down there... Are there any other bushings I should replace while I'm at it? My ride isn't currently dropped but I'm planning to do it in the near future.

 
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So I ended up buying the front lca & purchased the energy suspension front control arm bushing kit. I think I duplicated my purchases... does anyone know for sure?