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toolboxchev · 11-26-2018, 03:26 PM

Not to difficult to do at all with the truck. I just did a complete front rebuild with Moog components in 2 days taking my time. Only thing I had to remove was the wheel wells, just for convenience sake, and to ease my back.

Jack stands are a must, the coils will not compress without them under the rear frame. The coils come out easily by just lowering a jack under the lower control arm. Of course you have to pop the ball joints loose. I made a very simple tool out of a large bolt and nut with a washer welded to it. Torch the old ball joint stud only, hit with cold water hose and torque the tool, POP! I could get you a pic of it if you like.

Had a local Chevrolet dealer do the alignment, they were more than happy to do the work. Drives like a dream.

11-26-2018, 03:26 PM	#2
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Build front suspension before or after mounting the engine? Not to difficult to do at all with the truck. I just did a complete front rebuild with Moog components in 2 days taking my time. Only thing I had to remove was the wheel wells, just for convenience sake, and to ease my back. Jack stands are a must, the coils will not compress without them under the rear frame. The coils come out easily by just lowering a jack under the lower control arm. Of course you have to pop the ball joints loose. I made a very simple tool out of a large bolt and nut with a washer welded to it. Torch the old ball joint stud only, hit with cold water hose and torque the tool, POP! I could get you a pic of it if you like. Had a local Chevrolet dealer do the alignment, they were more than happy to do the work. Drives like a dream.