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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 04:15 PM
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come-along front end

73 f250, 360, c6, power steering, 2wd

In a post here someone mentioned that a factory manual describes pulling the front suspension/steering out forward when doing front end repairs.
I would like to see some information on that if possible as I am replacing radius arm bushings.
 
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Much easier to drop the I-beam pivot bolt, spring top retainer shock top bolt. To much stress on everything going with the ratchet strap idea.
 
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Christmas, I spent some more time under there and I will do more things. Springs, shocks, and possibly the I-beam bushings. Haynes gives a routine for this which is pretty much along the lines of your advice. Later I plan steering improvements under there.
 
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