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It's definitely a project car, it's up on jack stands now, I'm in the process of dropping the engine to replace with a new (used) engine.
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If you are just replacing nuts and re-tightening, please check the top end to make sure it's properly torqued.
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If you don't want to replace the drop link, you could source a new nut from your local hardware store like Ace Hardware.
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I was crawling around under
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today and noticed that part of the front suspension is not connected on one side, and is coming loose on the other. Should I be worried?
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Well, you did buy yourself the cheapest 996 on Craigslist, so I would treat it as a project car. Here's a good reference for front suspension component tightening torque specs. Get your new ride on jack stands and make sure everything is properly torqued. That's what I would do at least.
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ninelevenick, thanks for the response.
It's definitely a project car, it's up on jack stands now, I'm in the process of dropping the engine to replace with a new (used) engine.
Do you know what that particular suspension part is?
That's the anti-swaybar endlinks.
Why they aren't connected could be for many reasons unfortunately. Best thing to do is connect them back where they belong. If they fit properly, you should be fime. If not, the hunt for the reason statts.starts.
If you don't want to replace the drop link, you could source a new nut from your local hardware store like Ace Hardware. I'm not sure what size it is. M12? You can detach it completely and bring it with you.
OP, I didn't realize you are transplanting an engine. You have much bigger fish to fry. I would just replace missing hardware, make sure everything is to spec, and drive it once you drop a new engine in there. Sort worn suspension items later. My 2 cents
Its the gift that keeps on giving.
I too bought an unknown car. U really should unbolt and check every component. I found several things wrong with my car ranging from no bump stops, incorrect sway bar bushings and a bent toe arm. Go through it all and get a good alignment. Once u get it in the road u dont want to be ripping around on an unknown suspension.
I don't see any new components under there, maybe new struts or wheel bearings? Anyway who ever did it forgot to tighten the drop links, my guess is it's been running like that for some time...
I would replace both. You can see the boot on one of them is ripped, which means it'll be contaminated with dirt. They're not that expensive. If you are just replacing nuts and re-tightening, please check the top end to make sure it's properly torqued. The top bolt doubles as a clamp to hold the strut into the wheel bearing housing, so if that end comes loose you could be in major trouble on the road (although probably only if you go off a jump).
