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Old 08-12-2009, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dieseldan44 View Post
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How long does a front end job take (no ball joints) approximately the first time around? Here's my list:

- LCA bushings
- Guide rod mounts (at frame and at LCA)
- tie rods
- shocks (have to be removed anyways)
- idler arm check and probably rebuild
- steering coupling (its cracked)

dd

I would set aside the whole day for a first timer.

On a side note with your history of rust, I'd make sure the LCA is not too rusted inside where the bushings go.
Ask diesel911, he had a good time with it.
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