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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Harvest, AL 35749
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Front Lug bolt and U-joints
My 81 4x4 has a stripped lug bolt. Whilst I was in there I wanted to replace the front u-joints and get rid of the auto hubs and put in some Warns. Anybody been through there front end? Big Job?
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Stylin
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Tuttle, OK
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from what it looks like in the chiltons book its not that hard it doesnt seem to be. i thought replaceing the wheel bearings was gona be difficult but easiest thing ive done so far, next to installing/removing a carb spacer
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Shelbyville, Indiana
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Ive replaced everything in the front end but the u-joints and carrier bearings. If you have the right tools it is a peice of cake. I would suggest getting a ball joint removal/install tool, They are suppose to work for the u-joints also. I would recoment replacing the balljoints if they havent ever been replaced to while you already have it tore down that far. My .02 Good luck.
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