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2001 - 2007.5 (GMT800) Non Powertrain Discussion of 01 to 07.5 Topics Not related to the Powertrain, interior, suspensions, body,wheels, tires, ect.

 
       

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Old 11-05-2009, 12:07 PM   eBay Motors   #21 (permalink)
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its pretty simple of you have the portable press tool....just press out and press in. I did lowers on mine...one side i was able to beat out with a hammer the other side i had to do with the press. You shouldnt have to remove the a-arm if you have the right tool.
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Old 11-05-2009, 12:09 PM   eBay Motors   #22 (permalink)
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sounds good, i should be able to get my hands on a press tool to do the job

dont suppose you remember about how long it took you to do?
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Old 11-05-2009, 12:14 PM   eBay Motors   #23 (permalink)
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to just do the lower ball joints??? maybe 2 hours...but i did have everything off except for the lower control arms and cv shafts.
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Old 11-05-2009, 12:18 PM   eBay Motors   #24 (permalink)
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alright sounds good, hopefully between my dad and i we should be able to bust through it quick. maybe this afternoon if the rain dies down!
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Old 11-05-2009, 04:48 PM   eBay Motors   #25 (permalink)
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since im about to start this project does anyone know the torque spec for the ball joint stud? all i can find on line is for a 1/2 ton and that spec is 37 lb-ft
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Old 11-11-2009, 04:04 PM   eBay Motors   #26 (permalink)
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squeak continues even with a new ball joint and UCA

now im convinced its a bushing somewhere with either my sway bar or shock but still not sure
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