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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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If you order 2 upper moog problem solvers they will work on both sides. I just did that.

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Same thing as the lower ball joints.
 

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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by rebel4055
If you order 2 upper moog problem solvers they will work on both sides. I just did that.

K620006

Same thing as the lower ball joints.
Thanks, I went ahead and ordered two. Also ordered some new rotors and pads from brake performance.

Can't wait to upgrade my front end!

I want to give the heim upgrade a shot, but the modifying part scares me, perhaps they will come out with that bolt on kit they mentioned on the thread.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 12:41 AM
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you didn't get mevotech lowers did you? just the moog balljoints? I will recommend anything but mevotech lowers from now on, the balljoint that it comes with is super bargain-bin crap, and the bolt is literally garbage as it will completely strip the threads as it goes on, which means one time only. I'll be changing the balljoints for moogs when I do my uppers and tierods next year.

But, having a new front end makes a huge difference. I love mine now.. it's a little stiff because I lowered and modified the internal bumpstop, but everything else is 100% better. Feels new.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 12:50 AM
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I ordered:
Moog Upper Control Arms
Moog-Lower Ball Joints
KYB- Strout Mounts
Rancho Strouts
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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any good threads you remember with install instructions?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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Nope but I can put one together. I got a buncha pictures. Its all pretty easy unless you have a stuck strut bolt. If you want to set the struts in the springs yourself you need a spring compressor or take it to a shop that has a wall mounted one. I suggest a wall mounted on. the OEM brand of regular ones needed to be ground down to fit in the spring.

I'll get some pictures together in a new thread by tomorrow.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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It's really simple to do. That strut bolt is a pita... After I figured out how to use the ball joint press correctly everything went well lol.
 
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