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Old 04-04-2009, 08:09 PM
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I agree with stosh here. Rag joint isn't all that difficult, less difficult than the radiator support bushings may be.

In a perfect world, to remove the bushings you will only need to loosen up the fender hardware slightly that attaches to the radiator support. After that remove the two nuts on the support bolts that hold the support in place. Now here is the trick, in a perfect world the bushings are fitted into and locked into the support bracket on the frame with a hex like bolt pattern. All you need to do is turn the bolt out of the bushing, (it's threaded in the bushing itself) lift the support slightly for clearence, then remove the bushing. But that's with good bushings and parts. If the bushing starts turning, (which is very likely due to condition) then you will have to cut the bushing and bolt off. PITA. May require removing the radiator support.

Here is a diagram of the front fender. Use your browser's zoom setting if too small (if applicable. It should help.