Get to replace the driver's side axle assembly
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Get to replace the driver's side axle assembly
Anything I should look out for or tips on ease of install?
Long story short, installing a leveling kit on the truck with a neighbor (who is more mechanically inclined than I am, since he restores cars). We sheared the axle nut off, which seems to be a common thing. Luckily the IWE is fine. Expensive mistake I suppose, but I picked up a Ford OEM part from Fairway for cheaper than I could get a Duralast one for so whatever. Truck drives fine, but I won't really need to drive it as I'm working from home due to the plague. Oh, any recommendations on brakes? May as well replace those while we have everything off, as they are getting low.
Long story short, installing a leveling kit on the truck with a neighbor (who is more mechanically inclined than I am, since he restores cars). We sheared the axle nut off, which seems to be a common thing. Luckily the IWE is fine. Expensive mistake I suppose, but I picked up a Ford OEM part from Fairway for cheaper than I could get a Duralast one for so whatever. Truck drives fine, but I won't really need to drive it as I'm working from home due to the plague. Oh, any recommendations on brakes? May as well replace those while we have everything off, as they are getting low.
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