Anybody have experience with MM RUCA tool?
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Wmac
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As per the instructions, lots of lube (anti seize) on the bolt threads. Maybe a squirt or 2 of WD40 on the old sleeves during removal and clean any residue from inside the axle housing ears. Lube the new sleeves.
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Ok, that’s exactly what I was hoping to hear. “Follow the directions and should work as advertised “! I watched the video and I sense that dousing them with WD-40 or any good penetrating oil (overnight then again couple hours before gettin after it) should make the whole thing go more easily.
Now I’ll have to decide if I want to wait for the MM order to be filled (no ETA) or cancel that part of the order and get rubber ones from NAPA which are readily available. I can be a bit impatient. Dilemma is: I want to get this all done before the engine gets rebuilt (also no ETA!) so I don’t want to procrastinate.
Now I’ll have to decide if I want to wait for the MM order to be filled (no ETA) or cancel that part of the order and get rubber ones from NAPA which are readily available. I can be a bit impatient. Dilemma is: I want to get this all done before the engine gets rebuilt (also no ETA!) so I don’t want to procrastinate.
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Wmac
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Yup, lots of penetrating oil now will only help. Bushing shell will be corroded to the axle housing mounts.
MM recommends rubber bushings only. I bought the motorsports kit and a pair from a supplier just to have an extra set. They turned out to be identical. Go figure. One set FRPP, one set AC Delco.
MM recommends rubber bushings only. I bought the motorsports kit and a pair from a supplier just to have an extra set. They turned out to be identical. Go figure. One set FRPP, one set AC Delco.
TrickVert
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Buy the tool! It's worth every cent! Also, buy the NAPA rubber bushings. (They're the same as OEM.) That's one place you don't want poly.
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Today’s a good day!
I finally had 1/2 a day to dedicate to gettin under the car and tackling the darn RUCA bushings. And man, what a battle it turned out to be! I’m happy to say... I won! I got the passenger side done in only 4 hours!!! I’m thinking the driver side shouldn’t take as long now that I’ve figured out a couple of nuances about lining up the rear portion of the bracket that attaches to the melon.
Those can be terrible to change. What fun....
Wmac
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All in a days work Daryl. Its just part of the hobby/addiction. Have a couple beers and tackle the other side tomorrow.
Haven't seen any updates on the 347 thread lately.
Haven't seen any updates on the 347 thread lately.
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wmac,
Nothing yet. I told myself I wouldn’t be “that guy” who called and bugged them weekly, and I haven’t. But I did call them back once a few weeks ago to confirm they will save and return all the stuff they are replacing. They are.
Based on the ballpark estimation of turn around time when I dropped it off, it “should be” end of this month to first week of February. Trust me, no one more anxious than me!
Nothing yet. I told myself I wouldn’t be “that guy” who called and bugged them weekly, and I haven’t. But I did call them back once a few weeks ago to confirm they will save and return all the stuff they are replacing. They are.
Based on the ballpark estimation of turn around time when I dropped it off, it “should be” end of this month to first week of February. Trust me, no one more anxious than me!
Wmac
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Well done. Shouldn't ever need to replace them again. And thanks for the motor update.
Wmac
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Daryl: I thought that control arm looked new, but your car is so clean underneath, so did not ask. Are you replacing both upper arms? Are they M/M?
What about the lowers?
Its money well spent. You will not regret this.
What about the lowers?
Its money well spent. You will not regret this.
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Yes, replacing both upper control arms and they are from MM. I ordered the replacements because they came with the forward bushings pre-installed! I took the easier way out! Rubber bushings, not urethane, btw.
The adjustable lowers are on order from MM, but super delayed by COVID crap.
