thanks for the suggestions guys! As far as soaking them in a chemical - they're too far gone for that. Canadian tire says they're a dealer item only (the first stop after i went to after the dealer). As far as fordpartsonline i don't need them anymore cause i checked out the classified ads last night and a guy on here is parting out his car. There now sold to me. Once again - this site has helped me out so much with things.