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Originally Posted by rdruss
What eleven14 said. I too did this a couple years ago including UCA, not all that difficult, just use the non-spring compressor method on front and it's even easier.
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Originally Posted by eleven14
I did the job minus UCAs a few years ago and it was my first project beyond a battery swap. You can absolutely do it and with the proper prep, save yourself some pain. The biggest variable will be seized fasteners.
• Hit all accessible bolts with PB Blaster or the like in the weeks leading up to the project;
• You'll need a torque wrench, breaker bar, jack stands and a decent floor jack;
• Do yourself a favor and buy ratcheting wrenches;
• A cold chisel and hammer was key for me to break the rust-fused top hats free.
Good luck, plenty of folks on here have been there and can support if you get stuck.
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That's great news and thank you for those tips!
What is the non spring compressor method?
(Don't worry I found it, I thought it was a forum 'slang' term but that is what it's actually called!
No Spring Compressor Method - What it is and How to do it - The Track Ahead)
