Well, I THOUGHT my front end was in good shape. I was checking everything over a week ago before a little trip over the mountain pass, when I found both my lower front balljoint boots are ripped wide open. I've done a few ball-joint replacements before, so I read thru the repair CD, and thru past posts here, and decided not to mess with it myself. Then I called the shop I've used before for other repairs. They quoted a book-rate of $258.00! That's per side! I talked with my brother who used to be a certified mechanic many years ago at places like Goodyear, ect. He has a good supply of front-end tools, and said he'd help me do the job.
I'll see if we can get some pics to post. (He has a nice digital camera)

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past MB rides:
'68 220D
'68 220D(another one)
'67 230
'84 SD
Current rides:
'06 Lexus RX330
'93 Ford F-250
'96 Corvette
'99 Polaris 700 RMK sled
2011 Polaris Assault
'86 Yamaha TT350(good 'ol thumper)