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Old 09-07-2013, 12:19 PM
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Anything I should know before doing this job? Should I replace anything else at the same time? I have torque specs and an understanding of the job but if anyone has done this before I'd appreciate some extra advice.
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I did that job, too. Just hand tools. Pretty basic. Hardest part was figuring out the ball joint tool I borrowed from Autozone!!
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I'm doing lower ball joints next weekend...not looking forward to it
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I'm doing lower ball joints next weekend...not looking forward to it
I did mine today it took about 4 hours.tie rods were super easy Hardest part was figuring out the ball joint press I rented after that it was a breeze. The second side start to finish took maybe an hour after I knew how to do it. Upper ball joints and struts are next
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Oh okay well that's good to know. I'm doing lower ball joints, rotors and pads next weekend so my front end should be looking good after that. I'm going full heim steering and uniball UCA's so I won't have to ever have worry about changing those again.



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