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Old 08-20-2015 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by rcb2000
I forgot how immature most of you are, and how little you actually know about fixing shit.
LMAO, because nothing screams mature like an antagonistic internet tough guy mechanic that doesn't own a torque wrench.
Old 08-20-2015 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ua5_Tristan
Wasn't exactl sure which thread this should go in so I went here to the susp. thread.

Alright guys so I purchased a front end suspension kit. Complete with upper/lower control arms, tie rods, sway bar links, everything that..."suspends" the car from the ground

So my next question is... Upon replacing these myself before having it aligned, should I purchase a torque wrench if I don't already own one? I've heard its a necessary tool I've heard it's unnecessary. Ibe never replaced a front end before so this is new to me as well.
only thing you need to torque is the nut for the CV joint to the wheel bearing. I hope you have a air hammer too, other wise it will be a challenge pop the tie rods and ball joints loose, and don't use a tie rod or ball joint fork to pop them loose.
Old 08-20-2015 | 03:52 PM
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Old 08-20-2015 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
LMAO, because nothing screams mature like an antagonistic internet tough guy mechanic that doesn't own a torque wrench.
own a couple torque wrenches actually, just do not need to use them to rebuild the front or rear suspension systems. But then I am sure you have never aligned a car either, other than watching someone do it for you that is.
Old 08-20-2015 | 03:55 PM
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omg bros.. he can do a suspension alignment.. he's a badass.
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I'm convinced this guy works at jiffy lube
Old 08-20-2015 | 03:57 PM
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Dude, you are one abrasive, trolling, fucking asshole. No one was even disagreeing with you and yet you fly off the handle. Chill the fuck out and quit being such a pompous piece of shit.

Great, you can rebuild a front end. It's not fucking rocket science if you know how to use a ratchet wrench. For fuck sakes...
Old 08-20-2015 | 03:57 PM
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omg bros.. he can do a suspension alignment.. he's a badass.
Yup, because that's super hard also
Old 08-20-2015 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
I'm convinced this guy works at jiffy lube
sorry actually I am doing work for Crown Lift trucks at the moment. It's call Designing them and getting paid for it. FYI
Old 08-20-2015 | 04:06 PM
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I have a sweet cookie with your name on it
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Originally Posted by rcb2000
sorry actually I suck cawk It's called cawk sucking and getting paid for it. FYI

Figures.
Old 08-20-2015 | 04:09 PM
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Want a cookie?



I have a sweet cookie with your name on it
I have a big cock for you to suck on tool.

bunch of children is all I can say.
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Sucks cawk for bus fare... And then walks home
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I have a big cock for you to suck on tool.

bunch of children is all I can say.
Please Post photos of said BC you claim to have. Otherwise I'm not sucking anything
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Originally Posted by rcb2000
I have a big cock for you to suck on tool.

bunch of children is all I can say.
You're a fucking tool... Who is really the child?
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
Please Post photos of said BC you claim to have. Otherwise I'm not sucking anything
I'm the only one who can say I have a BBC..
Old 08-20-2015 | 04:14 PM
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The "B" is for big. Not black.
Old 08-20-2015 | 05:11 PM
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And here I am thinking of British Columbia..
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You guise are talking about the british tv station correct?
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Originally Posted by Majofo
You guise are talking about the british tv station correct?
Old 08-20-2015 | 05:30 PM
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Front End Replacement

Guys guys,

Rcb sent me dixpix to prove it. It's a whopping 10 cm long!!! That's like 25 inches or something right?!?



I'd share but I can't attach pictures that big, it will break the Internet.
Old 08-20-2015 | 05:42 PM
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rbc, does the amount of force it takes to remove the nut from your TC indicate how tight you need to squeeze it?
Old 08-21-2015 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by rcb2000
I forgot how immature most of you are, and how little you actually know about fixing shit.
Oh sweet baby jeebus, how did I miss this?

I'm immature like a 3rd grader and I can't fix fuckall. Like, literally, I take my car to the dealer for everything from tire rotation to spark plug chang out. I call a plumber when I need to change the water filter on my sink. People cut my lawn because I can't figure out how to run the mower.

Basically, what I'm getting at, is will you verbally berate me too? I mean, I actually deserve it. I'm a dumb, dumb, little man and I need to be put in my place. Put in my place in the dumpster with the other stupid garbage. Please please tell me next!

Thank you in advance. (I'm pinching my nipples so hard right now)
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Old 08-21-2015 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by rcb2000
own a couple torque wrenches actually, just do not need to use them to rebuild the front or rear suspension systems. But then I am sure you have never aligned a car either, other than watching someone do it for you that is.
I have not, that is a statement of fact. But I have probably done a bunch of other stuff that I taught myself how to do without a manual or a teacher and have become successful at it. Remember, what you're bragging about being so good at is your profession. This is all just a hobby for me that I choose to do myself. If I did it as a profession it's pretty obvious I'd be a complete fucking badass at it too, because experience and repetition.

Actually, now that I know you are actually not full of shit and a certified mechanic, I had one serious question for you.

Do you like fish sticks?
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Old 08-23-2015 | 03:16 AM
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Any of you highly experienced suspension gurus know how much wrenching it takes to remove the pivot bolt on the driver side front lower control arm of a 2G TL? It appears that the outboard transmission mount must be removed in order to back the bolt out far enough to remove and replace the driver side front lower control arm. The Acura shop manual is silent on this issue.
The passenger side lower control arm was easy to replace once I cut the shock absorber fork bolt that was rusted solid in the lower control arm bushing.
Old 08-24-2015 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
I have not, that is a statement of fact. But I have probably done a bunch of other stuff that I taught myself how to do without a manual or a teacher and have become successful at it. Remember, what you're bragging about being so good at is your profession. This is all just a hobby for me that I choose to do myself. If I did it as a profession it's pretty obvious I'd be a complete fucking badass at it too, because experience and repetition.

Actually, now that I know you are actually not full of shit and a certified mechanic, I had one serious question for you.

Do you like fish sticks?
glade you have so much time on your hands, your live must be boring.
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You must not know how to spell.

Glade is a household fragrance.
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Old 08-24-2015 | 02:14 PM
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rbc should spend less time working on front ends and more time learning the english language.
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Old 08-24-2015 | 02:17 PM
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you guys bit on everything.... thanks for the daily entertaining your stupidity brings to me. As I sit here Designing on My CAD system.
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He uses CAD.. he's such a boss.
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At least I can spell glad. The only one stupid in here would be you.

We have a bad ass over here.
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Originally Posted by rcb2000
glade you have so much time on your hands, your live must be boring.
Originally Posted by rcb2000
you guys bit on everything.... thanks for the daily entertaining your stupidity brings to me. As I sit here Designing on My CAD system.




CAD: Cawk Anal Dick system?? You know you don't have to design a new one.. they have built ones nowadays... What reinvent the wheel? Just google up "dildo machine"

Thank me later

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Old 08-24-2015 | 02:31 PM
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so your good at making 3-D solid models and part families of assemblies, then. It does pay quite well, three times a mechanics wage FYI.
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i find it funny that he boasts about his day job, when all of us are too at our day jobs; designing, engineering, maths,oil industry, power industry, etc.

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Originally Posted by rcb2000
so your good at making 3-D solid models and part families of assemblies, then. It does pay quite well, three times a mechanics wage FYI.
Since it pays so well, I'd highly suggest investing part of that money into this little thing called 'education'. Teach you some proper Engrish.
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Look at my pek pek.. it's so big.
Old 08-24-2015 | 02:39 PM
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it nice how all you kids trash someone's thread with worthless banter. YES I say kids since most of you are my son's age.
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Originally Posted by rcb2000
it nice how all you kids trash someone's thread with worthless banter. YES I say kids since most of you are my son's age.
please re-read to where you started it.
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Post #5!

Originally Posted by rcb2000
I would say your just a tool that has never been paid to fix someone's car for a living asshole. And since when do you have to jack with the intake when dealing with the front suspension dick.
Old 08-24-2015 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rcb2000
it nice how all you kids trash someone's thread with worthless banter. YES I say kids since most of you are my son's age.


Does your son know his dad's on his computer looking through his pr0n?


SON WHY DID YOU LET YOUR DAD OUT... You know the Internet is a dangerous place for someone his age.. he could have a heart attack at any moment...




Also....




and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq4SiwmBpmI



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