suspension question
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suspension question
I've changed the ball joints in a 96 using a little penetrating oil, a ball joint press, and a big hammer(2lb sledge). It was a 2WD, so I didn't have to fight any axles, but unfortunately I'm gonna have to do mine, and also the u-joints while I'm in there cause they are starting to squeak.
One thing to remember when using the heat wrench - heat can weaken steel parts if not used carefully! I don't think anyone wants to weaken suspension parts, so I'd suggest using it only as a last resort.
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One thing to remember when using the heat wrench - heat can weaken steel parts if not used carefully! I don't think anyone wants to weaken suspension parts, so I'd suggest using it only as a last resort.
88 F-150 4X4 XLT Lariat w/5.0 EFI 5 spd (DAILY DRIVER)
86 Ranger 2WD w/2.3L EFI 5 spd to be 351W 4bbl C4 (NEW TOY- DETAILS WHEN FINISHED)
85 Old Cutlass Supreme 350/TH350 Holley 4160,Edelbrock Performer intake, el-cheapo headers, General Kinetics 270H series cam, 15.588 best 1/4 mile with original 10 bolt 2.41 gears (OLD TOY)
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suspension question
Check your King Pins and Bushings.
It takes 5 minutes -
Stuff a floor jack under it, raise it up by the cross member, try to shake the tires/wheels. (vertical axis)
That alignment shouldn't change like that, as far as I know....
It takes 5 minutes -
Stuff a floor jack under it, raise it up by the cross member, try to shake the tires/wheels. (vertical axis)
That alignment shouldn't change like that, as far as I know....
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