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hoghead55
Jun 28, 2010Explorer
Update on the wet bolt install. I went back and read the entire post again to see if I was missing something. The one thing I did notice was the size of ratchet being used with the ball joint tool so I made a couple of short snipes to use with my large C clamp for more torque. This was the answer, as I had no problem getting the bolts to seat using the snipes. The set up I was using was just like the one in John's picture. This is a great post and thanks for all of the write ups and pictures as they made this job possible. Also, thanks for all of the help the last couple days to keep my project going. I finished the one side today and then completed the other side, start to finish in 3 1/2 hours.
On another note, I was going to buy a ball joint tool to finish the job after I ran into the initial problem but they wanted $120.00 up here for the kit, a little rich for my blood. Once again, thanks to everyone who has contributed to this post.
On another note, I was going to buy a ball joint tool to finish the job after I ran into the initial problem but they wanted $120.00 up here for the kit, a little rich for my blood. Once again, thanks to everyone who has contributed to this post.
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