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Old 12-07-2016, 08:03 PM
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.... My plan is to block the lower control arm in place where it is and remove and replace the UCA, steering knuckle, and go from there. I'm open to suggestions and comments on how to safely do this if there is a better/smarter way. ..
The shock absorber will hold the spring tension of the lower control arm once you knock the upper ball joint free from the knuckle. So there is no pressing need to block the LCA, but you can do it as a back up.
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