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Old 08-07-2009, 09:53 PM
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ok... so you have your drag link and tie rod both unhooked on one side, and when you try to bolt them up they spin around? that is the issue right?
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Damn, late again
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Old 08-07-2009, 09:53 PM
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yes...sorry...trying to call mechanic buddies and cant think straight but yes you are correct
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Old 08-07-2009, 09:55 PM
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ok... hold up


First of all... did you follow all the other instructions? Did you drill for the trackbar bracket like the instructions said?
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On the top of the ball joint bolts is a recess for an allen wrench. It looks like 6 or 8 mm. Get an allen wrench to hold the ball joint and then you can tighten the nut.
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Metric allen head on top to hold it.
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Dammit , I type too slow.
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
Dammit , I type too slow.
lol I know I typed like 6 sentences on how to tighten up the ball joints then I read that.
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7mm allen head
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Originally Posted by bigbluejk
lol I know I typed like 6 sentences on how to tighten up the ball joints then I read that.
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