That seems to be the common method. I have seen one vid where they removed the two LCA bolts and it just seemed so much easier with less chance of CV problems. Made sense to me.
That's my biggest fear, I've seen some horror stories of this happening and axles having to be replaced.It's my dialy driver so I can't have it tied up waiting for parts!
I have watched and read numerous posts regarding coilover installs. It appears that removing the LCA bolts from the frame rather than the more common method of the UCA balljoint, axle nut etc. is the simpler way to go. Anyone have input on the two different methods? Pro and con.
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Put on the rear Eibachs today. Easy job. Took 30 minutes including a break for coffee and to look up torque specs on the net. Used a small floor jack to compress them into the lower mounts and a pry bar to line them up. Took a short 20 mile drive, definite improvement. One expansion joint on a...
Thanks, Colo_Ranger. It's not the skills that are lacking, I have worked as a mechanic on everything form Toyotas, Lincolns to CAT heavy equipment. Just not sure this old body wants to take it on. I do have a weeks vacation coming up in a bit......
These showed up at my door. Thanks to Stage 3! The rears are due here Tuesday. Now the decision as to whether to put the fronts on myself or pay someone to do it.
Hello from the Berkshires of western Mass. Picked up my new Ranger SXT two weeks ago and loving it so far. Have added a few things already, Husky liners weathertech mats, Westin bed mat, rear seat pet cover (gotta bring my buddy). Future plans include Ford Performance/Fox setup, possible Ford...