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Has anybody had to replace their lower control arms? If so what were the symptoms? I was told I need to replace mine, but thought I would get an opinion from the guys that really know contour, thanks
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Symptoms? Front suspension noises sometimes. While someone else is driving watch the front wheels. When they let out the clutch you can see the wheels jump. Car will also tramline pretty bad depending on road conditions. 2 bolt LCA's usually wear out within 80k miles. They are $100 for the pair from Jenkins and aren't as hard to replace as the early 4 bolts. I can do them for you if you want to make a trip to Grand Rapids.
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Somebody has actually replaced the LCAs in a Contour?? 
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Take a look at the bushings. Jack the car up and try to move the wheel around - if the bushings aren't nice and tight, you'll need new arms. This is a very common issue. They're a wear item, especially on the 2-bolts like you have.
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Originally posted by Hdbngr8:
Somebody has actually replaced the LCAs in a Contour??
LOL! Tis true. 
-'96 SE MTX 3L
-'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535
-'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride
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Maybe I need to check into that. 
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I've replaced both of mine, honestly an easy job
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If you have the tools to pop the control arms out of the hub and an impact to push the axles out then yes.
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-'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride
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A SVT in TC eh? Hmmm... I'll keep my eyes open for that one
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on spmotorsports they have either vertical or horizontal..witch one fits a 99 svt? 
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