[DML] Re: SNAP!

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

There is no way to guess how many shims go in. Look around, they
shouldn't be too far. Some could be laying on the shield and you will
see them when you take it off. This is where my recomendation to write
the # of shims on the frame with a marker would come in handy. It is
also possible that they fell out a long time ago and the bolt was
bending for a while till it broke. The only problem is if it is the
one on the left side of an automatic. In that case you will have to
loosen the trailing arm at the carrier to get enough room to get the
bolt out. If it is bent and rusted in place it could take a little
work to remove it. Always best to this kind of job on both sides at
the same time so if you need an alignment you only have to do it once.
BTW how cold IS it in Florida? In New Jersey tonite it is 15 degrees!
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxx> wrote:
> I went out tonight to buy some #408 vinyl dye. On my way home, as I 
> was decelerating to pull into a grocery store, I snapped a TAB.
> 
> At 35/40 MPH.
> 
> The car swayed so violently that I have strained a muscle in my back. 
> The good news is, I didn't hit anyone or anything. Beyond the bolt, I 
> don't see any damage. 
> 
> The car is resting in the parking lot. What a shame. I had replaced 
> one, but the one that snapped appeared to be rusted in place. I 
> intended to replace it this very week in Florida.
> 
> Here are my questions:
> 
> 1. I presume I lost all my shims. How the hell do I ever figure out 
> how many there were and where they go?
> 2. It's colder than **** here. I can't do it on the ground. This 
> should be simple for a garage to replace right?
> 
> Any advice is appreciated.
> 
> Rich A.
> #5335




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