I can't seem to find my answer on google.
I see folks trying to resell their tuners on FB and CL for near msrp.
I am wondering if they could just charge someone to install the tune on the vehicle or if you actually have to tie the tuning device to one vehicle at a time
O shoot I also forgot to mention I was going to have him remove the janky alignment bars I had welded on when those damn pins kept falling out. I'll be hammering off the old welds and having someone tack new pins in place
So I have been going through hell trying to keep my alignment set when offroading.
Finally talked to an offroad shop and for 350 he offered to install the SPC 86220 kit (I can't find them for a reasonable price anywhere, $120 for 4 bolts seems insane) and I just replaced my camber bolts with OEM...
Aha, I will give them a call to see if they have that in stock. I was given W520214-S440 - had a different thread pitch. I am assuming he was unable to find it because some paint huffer labeled the correct nut as a Tie Rod nut instead of titling it a lower ball joint nut.
After doing some lower control arm work I wanted to change the nut on the lower control arm ball joint (connects to steering knuckle)
I have been to the dealership 3 times and even pulled the nut off in the parking lot - they can't find the replacement. Shop guide instructs you to throw the old...
Spent the weekend on some sand dunes and trails.
Got back to pavement and my steering wheel alignment was pointed at 11 o'clock when driving straight. Thinking I need to replace my Camber Bolts, they looked a little torn up. I am wondering if the tech the originally aligned my suspension after...
And now this is the biggest mystery of my life.
It's back form Big-O and not making any noise or shuddering anymore. I don't know if I goofed something up last year on the lift install or if Big-O goofed up while doing the alignment (I was just told they were under new management because of...
This just keeps getting weirder.
Removed the control arm to discover I was NOT going to be getting those bushings out with the equipment I have or possibly with any other equipment out there. Everyone I have talked to now says bushings are not replaceable.
Got everything installed again and...
Alright well after a conversation with the parts department at the dealership... they are one piece and their schematic doesn't even show the bushing... So this has been a tremendous waste of time.
I am trying to find a replacement that is not going to cost me $1k, but most say "aluminum...
Ok well I actually do have the steel knuckles.
I ended up having to remove the driveshaft from the knuckle as it was interfering with getting the knuckle off of the LCA.
However... I cannot see how on earth I am supposed to press the old bushings out. Maybe my mechanic was on to something saying...
Well damnit I definitely need to loosen those then. The initial separation was a REAL bitch, I was wondering if the tool was going to survive. But then there was tension that just wouldn't allow me to pop that ball joint all the way out
I had to order the special separator that would fit - It took a lot of torque to get the initial separation.
I have quick-disconnect sway bar links and removed them while it was still on the ground.
I also removed the tie-rod connection.
I've just watched a video as recommended and there is...
Using the instructions from this page:
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/2019-ranger-technical-shop-manuals.1548/
(204-01B Front Suspension - 4WD)
The only info it gives for removal of the lower control arm is to undo the shock absorber nuts and then remove the lower ball joint from the...