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Old 12-19-2013, 12:07 PM
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I just picked up a set of energy suspension hyperflex bushings. I have dealt with the rear suspension already. So my question is how hard is the front suspension? Any special tools required?
Old 12-19-2013, 10:56 PM
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Bump....I would love to hear more on this also.
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If you still can, i would return that kit.

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I would just replace the lower a arm bushings with moogs if you are using the stock arms. it is not hard at all, but this is depending upon how rusty they are. once the arm is off soak the bushings in PB blaser for a bit. I had no luck with using a busing press. Put the a arms on a arbor press and just press them out using a socket the same size as the busing sleeve.



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