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Dude, you may have just saved me some cash. My truck is in the shop right now. They called about an hour ago saying that the bolt is completely seized on both sides (which I already figured it would be) and they're going to have to cut it out and replace the entire lower control arm. I'm going to take this info to them and see what they say.
nateroach, you just saved me at least $728. I took those bushing part #'s into the shop that has my truck and they ordered the moogs on the spot. They're going to send the LCA's back and press the new bushings in whenever they get them. If you're ever in New Albany, IN, pm me and I'll buy you a round of beers
nateroach, you just saved me at least $728. I took those bushing part #'s into the shop that has my truck and they ordered the moogs on the spot. They're going to send the LCA's back and press the new bushings in whenever they get them. If you're ever in New Albany, IN, pm me and I'll buy you a round of beers
No problems bud. I was lucky enough to have a shop willing to try them for me, the least i can do is pass that info around.
if I ever go through New Albany I'll take you up on the beer.
spend the extra $50 and get new strut mounts.. I just replaced my front struts but reused the original strut mounts and now they are squeaking like crazy over just minor little divots in the road..
Be very prepared for having trouble removing the bolt that attaches the shock clevis (forked end) to the lower control arm. This stopped me and my dad dead in our tracks. I thought I was well prepared for this with an impact, a 2 lb sledge, and a sh*tload of PB Blaster, but I was so wrong. Some people on here had to use an air hammer and chisel. Some people got it out with a press. Some people had to cut the bolt before pressing it out.
Well i guess its bitter sweet but my bolt actually fell out, not while changing shocks either. LOL! It was A B**** lining it back up and getting it in though. BTW Dodge wants 45 dollars for those bolts lol i went to Fastenal 5 bucks for two