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      04-09-2018, 02:33 PM   #23
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Didn't do the trailing arm
OK, thanks. Was it a relatively easy DIY?
Hardest part is getting the arms out if the sockets, due to corrosion. If you have a buddy to help out it will be much easier. Other than that, it's just removing and replacing the components topping off with an alignment
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Hardest part is getting the arms out if the sockets, due to corrosion. If you have a buddy to help out it will be much easier. Other than that, it's just removing and replacing the components topping off with an alignment
or a big ass pry bar.
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or a big ass pry bar.
I used a sledge hammer to knock the ball joint out of the knuckle. Pounded that ball joint to mushroom oblivion
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I used a sledge hammer to knock the ball joint out of the knuckle. Pounded that ball joint to mushroom oblivion
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