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Old 06-23-2015, 01:46 PM
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I tried reducing the size but it still won't post for some reason. Same size as many others that did work.

One other trick is to always attach the spindle to the lower ball joint first, then as the control arm is lifted, guide the upper ball joint down into the spindle. It's kind of a balancing act but if you hang the spindle on the upper joint first, you'll have to raise the lower A arm much further to get the ball joint above the spindle in order to drop it in the hole.

Yes Lynn, once they started having seat belt buzzers, door ajar buzzers, headlights on buzzers, key in ignition buzzers, etc I kinda lost interest.

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Old 06-23-2015, 10:39 PM
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Billohio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lynn we need pictures!! </div></div>

Sorry. I make it a point to NOT document my stupidity.

Wouldn't let my kids bring out the vieo camera when I had Sherri pulling a tree over with the tractor while I took a chain saw to the base either. We only had a couple feet of clearance to work with making sure to miss the roof. I figure the video just increased the chances of something horrible happening. BTW, it missed the roof.
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Old 06-23-2015, 12:44 AM
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Ive got one of the KD's and the thrust bearing broke.
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Old 06-23-2015, 03:38 AM
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I also believe that Verne's older Chevy (he thinks anything since 64 is a &quot;late model&quot uses a longer spring with more coils, so my method might be even more difficult. But, with the engine in the car, it has never failed.
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Old 06-23-2015, 11:20 AM
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This is what I use. Works good made by OER I think. Kind of tricky to find the exact angle and location to install the spring. Barry's 65 chevelle with 1 &quot; taller springs put it to the test for sure.

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