Good news first, the 5th gen springs on all corners worked wonderfully, and netted 1.5-2' of lift. Super pumped that it all worked out! Soaking the top shock nuts in the rear overnight was clutch, I could spin the upper right off once the socket wrench was jammed against the frame. Was very excited to take it out for a spin, but...

I couldn't get the tie rods to break free. I soaked those overnight as well, tried using heat, cheater bars and the full shebang. Absolutely wouldn't budge. I originally planned on doing outters, and LBJs, as such gummed the ever living shit out of the LBJ so that had to be replaced. Much to my surprise, I had the wrong LBJs. The part numbers were correct, but it was definitely not the right one. Luckily there was an auto parts store down the street, and just got the cheapest one they had to use as a place holder until I can finish it all up.

So...I've read 50/50 acetone and ATF is the way to go. I'll be mixing some of that up later, can't hurt right? Any other tips or tricks y'all can throw my way? Or am I just going to be doing the inners and removing it all as one piece?

Which nut? The adjustment one or the castle nut?

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The jamb nut