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Old Jan 25, 2017 | 04:02 PM
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@alxltd1- if you have to reuse your hardware in the kit, make sure you get a torch and heat the metal center hardware of the bushing until the rubber starts smoking/popping. Remove heat and let it sit for about 45 seconds. Then cut lengthwise with a razor blade and the rubber will peel right off.
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Old Jan 25, 2017 | 04:23 PM
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@alxltd1- if you have to reuse your hardware in the kit, make sure you get a torch and heat the metal center hardware of the bushing until the rubber starts smoking/popping. Remove heat and let it sit for about 45 seconds. Then cut lengthwise with a razor blade and the rubber will peel right off.
Thanks, but the kit came with all new hardware. However, still have to press out all the old rubber bushings and I am adding all new lower ball joints from Moog with zerks. My spindles are the LG drop spindles and came with upper pins and bearings instead of upper ball joints.
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Old Jan 25, 2017 | 06:03 PM
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Advance auto has a ball joint press kit with 20 or so pieces. Get that one, it works perfectly for all pressing - ball joints included.
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Just took it out for an extend drive and I love the feel of these bushings. Definitely a little less bump compliance, you can feel rough road a bit, but nothing too extreme or jarring. Very crisp in the corners and handled flat as a pancake. Perfect combo with the C6Z shocks and metal endlinks. I feel more connected with the road and am glad its all over. I cant say if it was 100% worth the effort, too soon to tell.
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 06:33 PM
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Thanks for the review.
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