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Old 04-22-2012, 08:37 PM
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The right tools make all the difference... Hammers and impact guns dont hurt either.
Old 04-22-2012, 08:59 PM
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If you mean the pitman arm...how the hell are you suppose to get a puller on it with the frame in the way? I looked it up and most guys ubolt the steering box and tilt it backwards. You would think this would be easier to get to.
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If you mean the pitman arm...how the hell are you suppose to get a puller on it with the frame in the way? I looked it up and most guys ubolt the steering box and tilt it backwards. You would think this would be easier to get to.
bust out the soldering torch . . . but don't get it too hot.
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Yep unbolt the gear from the frame, and leave one bolt loose but still in, once you can swing it back it's a piece of cake. Front end guys are ones who make real Money in most shops
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Impact on the streering gear bolts, pitman arm bolt, then separate it from the center link, and use the puller like 10minute Ordeal pays 2-3hrs lol
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Pitman arm nut*
Old 04-22-2012, 10:18 PM
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I know I got a hell of a workout using the ball joint press to do both uppers. Bastards are in there tight. And the greese boot was very hard to get on as well, not sure if thats normal or not.

The pitman arm nut I got off with my cresent wrench, but after beating on the pitman arm with a 3lb hammer and it just laughing at me I gave up for the day
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Gotta get a puller or it'll just keep laughing at you lol. Yeh the boots are supposed to be tight. If they aren't greaseable ones it doesn't hurt to add some extra before putting them on. Axle socket and hammer works good for putting them on.
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Got the front end done, and got the line lock installed and lines bled so now I just need to get that alignment done and I should be good to go on all fronts.

I did a quick test drive and everything appears to be working, but still only see 3-4psi. Im not sure if its my controller or what so im going to run it on spring only and see what happens.

Also, I put in some bed lighting during the down time...





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How much boost does it make it you lock the converter in 3rd and just creep into boost under half throttle?


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