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dcopps
Oct 08, 2009Explorer
I installed my kit over the weekend. I also tried to use a large C clamp instead of the ball joint press. I was able to disassemble everything and press in the new bushings but could not seat the new spring bolts. After about an hour of trying everything, I went up to the local auto parts store and rented the ball joint press. No problem pressing the spring bolts and it made the other sided go so much quicker. No need to buy the press from harbor freight, just rent it from Autozone for free. Probably the most difficult task was getting the trailer on jackstands and getting the wet bolts to accept grease. Fill the bolts with grease before you install them and that will tell you if the port and fittings are working.
Good Luck
Good Luck
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