Going on a kamikaze mission today to clean my wheel wells (flashlights were incurred at the half-way point) I discovered a bungee cord latched onto the front left wheel spring. It didn't look to be of any danger but it was disconcerting nonetheless. Is this an Org first?

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It sounds like whoever had the brake caliper unbolted last forgot to remove their hanger.

 

Thanks, @95naSTA I think you are on the money because we had a handyman do the brake pads about six months ago. The Org always knows! He wasn't a brake guy or even a dedicated mechanic (but he's affordable! ) so I can see him doing a not-quite-perfect job.

Now I get to try out my new Certified-2-ton trolley jack. It will be on a board on top of the dirt, with another piece of wood on the jacking point. I'm thinking the reason I was having difficulty pulling it out was the weight of the car compressing things. Here's hoping my jack points aren't shot

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Man, getting all of the caked on grime off the strut towers was a real job! I'm hoping to spray Fluid Film on much of the fenders - especially the nuts and bolts I see under there . Just watch out with FF on rubber, though. If not oil-resistant rubber it can cause swelling.