So I was happy with my balljoint job and I noticed the car was quieter on bumps. It still clunked when I hit the brakes. I set out to do the guide rod mounts. I found two control arm bushing kits (other side of the guide rod) in my parts shipment even though I didn't order them so I figured I'd do that too since I was in there. I have the spring compressor so I figured I could use it.

Things went well using the DIY wiki. I'll add a few things that helped me.

Luckily I had the klann knockoff spring compressor. though pulling and installing the spring can be a pain, removing the spring gave me room and I didn't have to fight against the spring tension while attaching the guide rod. Some people need a ratcheting tie down to maneuver the lower control arm when hooking up the rod. I didn't need it. I had trouble lifting the spring in. I always do. I have no upper body strength after heart surgery. It was hell getting that spring in.

An air impact wrench made short work of all the rusted in bolts. My arms are thanking me for using it.

The guide rod mounts were really rusted into the aluminum L's. I beat on them and they wouldn't come out. I rented a three jaw puller from Autozone and configured it two jaw and got the rusted mounts out. They were really rusted,in. On one the rubber tore out leaving the rusted steel shell inside. I had to chisel it out once the rubber was out.

I used a vise grip type chain wrench to get the new ones in. I couldn't pound them in because the fit was too tight. I dont have a press. With the chain wrench I could compress down the diameter a bit and pound them in.

All went well but it took me six hours. The rusted mounts really fought.

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79 300TD “Old Smokey” AKA “The Mistake” (SOLD)
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