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Subject:Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
From:Miguel Pacheco
Date:Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:48:20 -0600

I'm rebuilding a front suspension for an 85 2wd Westy. I have it all apart
and por15 applied. I attempted pressing a lower ball joint, but the adaptor
pushed through the ball joint shoulders, ruining it. Can anyone recommend a
specific ball joint installation kit? Also, the ball joints I purchased
(one of which is ruined,) are PEX (with VAG printed on label,) from Bus
Depot. Are these adequate, or should I go with the Moog, as recommended by
T3 Technique? Also, tried pressing Lower Control Arm Bushing on one arm,
and the bulging prevents the last 10% of the rubber bushing from going in.
Any tips?
Is there a tool kit that is proven for this job? from Harbor Freight? Snap
On? or any vendor.......
Gracias

*Miguel*

*The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it- basically because
you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them. *
*- Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary*

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