rear Tie Rods and control arms

[Richard Hoffman]

Actually, I found it difficult to change the control arms without the
correct tool.  A 17mm wrench just isn't quire right and most socket/ratchet
combos don't fit.  I suppose one of those high-offset wrenches would do the
trick but I don't have any of those!

My roommate (I must give credit where credit is due) made this ingenious
tool out of a cheapy socket and some steel stock that goes in the subframe
and holds the nut perfectly.  Makes the job about 100 times easier.  Also,
the bolt on the ball joint (where it slips into the hub housing) needs to
come completely out to remove the ball joint.

Naturally, you will need to have an alignment done after this is all
installed.
Good luck!
Richard
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <bludodger at att.net>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 12:37 AM
Subject: Re: rear Tie Rods and control arms


> Just wanted to thank everyone for their help locating the tie rods and
> control arm. Because of the split part numbers for this particular year, I
> have decided to go with "dad's." They should be here tomorrow and
hopefully
> everything will be as promised.
>
> What should I expect this weekend when I try to change the control arm and
> tie rods in the rear? Any tricks I should know about before I put my car
up
> on the lift? It looks like a straight forward job. I think getting the old
> parts off the car might prove to be the hardest part. Any info would be
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks again for everyone's help. I might still need those offered parts
so
> please stick around and stayed tuned.
>
> --
> Blu
> '88 80q--201,000mi.
> > yes, Rod rules...
> > Tell him you are on the Q-list too.
> >
> > Dave K.
> > parts connection customer for 5 + years.
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Ameer Antar" <antar at comcast.net>
> > To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> > Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 6:01 AM
> > Subject: Re: rear Tie Rods and control arms
> >
> >
> > > try here and call up for a good price:
http://www.thepartsconnection.com/
> > >
> > > ---Original Message---
> > > Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2003 04:39:02 +0000
> > > From: bludodger at att.net
> > > Subject: Wanted: rear Tie Rods and control arms
> > > To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> > > Message-ID: <120120030439.877.25c0 at att.net>
> > >
> > > Has anyone had any recent experience purchasing rear tie rods and
control
> > > arms? Anywhere to find these used parts? Is it possible that anyone
has
> > any
> > > used rear tie rods and/or control arms for a '88 80Q just lying
around?
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > --
> > > Blu
> > > '88 80q--201,000mi.
> > >
> > >
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