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Posted: Wed Mar 28th, 2018 08:28 pm

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I spent 4 hours working on the Truck. I got the driver's side disassembled. I tackled it first because the bolts were severely corroded and I figured it would be the worst side. It took a lot of effort with a pickle fork to get the lower ball joint loose. Since I am replacing the control arms I had to remove the shock and coil spring. Getting it back together with the spring properly clocked was also a challenge. I ran out of time and got about half way through the reinstall on the driver side. I have limited time I can work on it so it might be over 3 or 4 days.

Here it is with the rotor off. The brakes look good.

Top bearing is finally off. I had to use a helper bar to get it off as it was rusted solid.

Here it is with everything off:

CRAP! This is the locker bolt off the lower rear control arm. I used some heat and tried to reform it but it snapped.

Note: for those doing this swap out, leave the control arms loose to allow movement realigning the ball joints.

And for some more bad news, my rear engine seal is leaking. I don't know how long but the transmission is wet but it has not dripped to the ground. Before I get through with this job I will hit it with engine cleaner so I can monitor how much it is actually leaking out.

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Tony
NE ATL
'04 XLT regular cab 3.slo stepside
Semi retirement