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Old 11-10-2006, 09:56 PM
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Unless the upper bj is totally worn - and usually, it should be fine unless the boot tore. In which case the boot can be replaced as long as the boot just got torn recently and the joint is not rusted out inside.

Not familiar with the SD's but if its set up like the D's, it can be fixed. You have to buy the boot from the dealer. I comes with a new ring tension spring. I replaced the boot of my upper arm joint becuase I mistakenly used the @%#& fork to try to pop off the spindle from the joint and tore the boot.

I ended up ordering the OTC 7315 tool which separated the spindle from the joint effortlessly. I think this tool is a must have....
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