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Lower suspension braces 200

posted by  Smitty on  Sat Mar 30 06:39 CST 2002
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I'm finally getting around to installing the lower front suspension bars on my '92 245. I bought them last fall from IPD and haven't had the time or good weather to work on them. BUT - I managed to lose the instruction sheet. I know they bolt onto an existing hole on the front crossmember - but which one? I also know I have to drill a 3/8 hole somewhere aft, but I'm not sure where - in the support for the A-arm bushing?

TIA for any help.








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posted by  rhaire on  Sat Mar 30 07:51 CST 2002
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Yes, they mount to the bushing cup, as I recall, just to the outside of the existing hole. That shoud clearly point you to the crossmember hole to use. I recall you can get to that one without removing teh belly pan. Mount the crossmember end and mark the hole to drill in the bushing housing cup. Not too hard.








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posted by  Smitty on  Sat Mar 30 10:02 CST 2002
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Thanks - you confirmed my suspicions. With drilling the job was maybe 30 minutes. Off for a test drive now!

Gary Smith







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