Thanks, Dennis. I'm going to try the lower ball joint with a FLAP kit
and I have a backup shop to do the press work if necessary. I wonder
if any of the kits have a taper cone. This job will be a million
laughs, I can already tell!

Jeff
On Jul 10, 2007, at 7:23 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote:

> Date:    Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:12:51 -0400
> From:    Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Front end bushings
>
> Replacing the rack does not require any major front end
> disassembly. Only
> tie rod removal. The upper and lower bushings need a press or the OTC
> c-clamp press with proper adapters. The lowers will also require a
> taper
> cone to squeeze the bushings into the arms. This part sucks. Get new
> hardware-from VW, it is a fine pitch with prevailing torque
> locknuts. The
> lower ball joints will need a big press. At least 20 ton.
>
> Dennis