Now that cost has come up: I just checked my machine shop invoice for my rig---"2ea 1"x3"x7" lg blocks drilled per instructions, $32.00"---and "Auto Parts: 2 spec order nuts/bolts---$11.00". Not a bad price for drilling four 3/4" holes into 1" thick metal. (I note bolts were 3/4"---not 7/8" as previously stated). No record of "scrap pipe" cost. Less than $50 total for "Ball Joint Tool".

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K. Weimer
300SD (1)
300D (5) [Plus 1 parts]
300SEL 4.5 (2)
280SE (4)
280 (2)
250 (1)
250SE (1)
240D (7) [Plus 1 parts]
220D (11) [Plus 3 parts]
200D (2) [Plus 1 parts]
180c (with sunroof)

1995 Nissan UD1800 rollback
"If I can't fix it, it don't get fixed"