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Old 01-24-2008, 12:09 AM
tangofox007 tangofox007 is offline
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Originally Posted by tjohn View Post
You need a spring compressor if you're going to do the lower ball joints. Either pay $200 for the proper compressor or rent it from one of our good members - please don't mess around in this area. )
There is absolutely no reason to use a spring compressor unless the LCA is being removed. (Removal of the LCA is not necessary for lower ball joint replacement.) Just leave the weight of the vehicle on the LCA.

Last edited by tangofox007; 01-24-2008 at 12:15 AM.
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