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Old 03-20-2011, 02:10 PM
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yeah some people have to destroy the bushing to get that bolt out. Set it on fire with a torch...lol
 
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Old 03-20-2011, 02:17 PM
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yeah some people have to destroy the bushing to get that bolt out. Set it on fire with a torch...lol
I thought about it, ha ha!!
 
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Old 03-20-2011, 02:21 PM
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The shop that did my struts said if they couldnt get that bolt out of the bushing without damaging it, they would have to buy a whole new control arm because the bushing and control arm come as one ....
 
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I just don't know what to do. I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars to have this done. One stinking bolt just will not cooperate with me!!!!!
 
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Yea, I spent an hour on each side trying to remove those bolts. I ended up using a impact gun on one side to spin it, and an air hammer on the other. I put the guns past there recommended air limit and just kept at it till I won!
 
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Old 03-20-2011, 04:19 PM
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if the installation on a leveling kit stops you...dont do a bodylift...the 2 front tow hook are alot worst to disassemble!
 
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Old 03-20-2011, 04:32 PM
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Does it matter if there is weight on if or not?
 
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Old 03-20-2011, 05:01 PM
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Looks like I'll be trying to remove that bolt before I do anything.
 
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I went ahead & paid a company to install the leveling kit. The kit actually raised the front about 3". Here's a couple pics. Going to pick out my tires & rims tonight. I'm just worried that 265/75/16's might rub.
P3230001.jpg
P3230002-1.jpg
 
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Old 03-24-2011, 07:41 AM
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wow, thats a heck of a lift! what brand and size are those spacers???
 


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