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Old 12-28-2010, 12:23 PM
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Thanks for the nice DIY! May I suggest the following?

1. Lable them bottom bolt and top bolt instead of #1 bolt and #2 bolt.

2. Even though you used an L allen key on the bottom bolt and it worked with the floor jack, it is not the best tool to use. A 3/8" drive 10 mm allen bit with a 3/8 breaker bar and a 12" pipe for extra leverage is a better tool and gives better control than the floor jack and less likely to cock and strip the bolt head. I know this works because I have used it on the bottom bolt. You may be able to also use the 3/8 drive 10 mm allen bit on the top bolt (with a 1/2" to 3/8" adapter) instead of the improvised 10 mm allen key cutoff mated to a 10 mm socket. A purpose made, stronger tool instead of an improvised tool. I understand you already have photos of tools used so it is hard to change your DIY but I thought I should still mention it.
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