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Old 03-03-2011, 02:21 PM   #1
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Process for Ball joints, Idler and Pitman arms

What's the starting to finished process on replacing the Ball joints, Idler and Pitman Arms. Which comes first or does it matter?
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Old 03-03-2011, 09:35 PM   #2
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Re: Process for Ball joints, Idler and Pitman arms

I like to do BJ's first.I usually have a harder time with them and try to get them out of the way first.There was a good vid of the BJ process on here but I didn't find the link in a quick search.
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Old 03-04-2011, 08:42 AM   #3
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Re: Process for Ball joints, Idler and Pitman arms

Anyone have the link to the video on Ball Joint Removal or install?
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Old 03-04-2011, 10:13 AM   #4
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Re: Process for Ball joints, Idler and Pitman arms

Found it

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ht=Ball+joints
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Re: Process for Ball joints, Idler and Pitman arms

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I like to do BJ's first.I usually have a harder time with them and try to get them out of the way first.There was a good vid of the BJ process on here but I didn't find the link in a quick search.
So funny had to read it to my coworker.
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Old 03-04-2011, 12:17 PM   #6
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Re: Process for Ball joints, Idler and Pitman arms

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So funny had to read it to my coworker.
I've read it like 5 times now....still laughing.
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Old 03-04-2011, 12:26 PM   #7
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I've read it like 5 times now....still laughing.

Everything has a process...
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Old 03-04-2011, 02:29 PM   #8
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Re: Process for Ball joints, Idler and Pitman arms

you guys are wrong. lol
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