Where in Ontario are you? I used a balljoint tool to press the bushing out after I cut the bolt head and threads off the strut bolt.

 

Me? I live in Alberta . Yeah I should look into a ball joint press. Should be handy

 

Im working on the same problem now. 05 Dakota SLT 4.7. I bought new lowers, struts and 2 in leveling kit. Had to cut off the lower bolts and strut bolt. Pain in the but finding the lower bolts. I called all around the country and finally found a dealer in South Dakota who had 4 on shelf. $20 per bolt plus shipping. got them in 3 days. Will start the install in the morning. Good luck.

 

Yeah I bought the bushing kit. Witch comes with new bolt. Hopefully comes in this week and go for attempt #2. Just gonna torch the old one out.

 

Got some parts in the mail.

I'm away at work in camp. Had to get the g/f to text me the pics.

Countdown is on till I get home to install

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how you makin out capn?

 

No Progress yet, haven't been home yet. Not turning down work with the oil crash here in alberta.

Altho I did get my moog sway bar link ends and my lower strut control arms bushing kits in the mail.

I also have some new kenwood speakers on the way.

Going to be busy when I do get home.