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Learjet
Mar 12, 2009Explorer
couple of additional notes I would like to add:
1. the nylon bushing can be really hard to get out, I tried the punch etc. What really worked for me was to hammer a mid size flat screw driver between the bushing and the spring, working my way around the bushing causing it to collapse inward. Then I could use one of the old bolts to knock it out.
A closed end ratchet from my Bal lock chocks worked great on the harbor freight tool, which is really needed with this install.

1. the nylon bushing can be really hard to get out, I tried the punch etc. What really worked for me was to hammer a mid size flat screw driver between the bushing and the spring, working my way around the bushing causing it to collapse inward. Then I could use one of the old bolts to knock it out.
A closed end ratchet from my Bal lock chocks worked great on the harbor freight tool, which is really needed with this install.

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