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Re: Thrust rod bushings.

     You wrote:
     
     >1- Will I need any special tools to get the thrust arm off.??
     
     If you are going to replace the thrust bearing I would suggest 
     replacing all the bushing to rebuild the front suspension.  The only 
     special tool needed in that case is a tie rod separater available in 
     tool stores for $15.  You will need access to a hydrolic press to 
     press in the new bushings into the arm.  A machine shop can do this 
     for you (~$20).
     
     
     >2- Do I have to keep the car up on jacks the whole time??
     
     Afraid so, no bushings no suspension.
     
     
     >3- From the looks of it I'll have to take out some stabelizer bar 
     >support to get to one end of the rod??                 ^
     
     It's pretty easy to remove to the sway bar so its not in the way.
     
     
     >I wish I payed as much as the labor hourly rate !!  Will this take a 
     >long time or the whole weekend.  ??
     
     Depending on your experience, I'ld say 7 hours.
     
     
     
     Cheers
     John