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05-09-2011 | 01:50 PM

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WildmaN

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Originally Posted by duckyz

Thanks for the tip FricFrac! I looked 'em up and found the Raybestos ones on that site. I'm think I like that design a little better. Good thing... I called my local mom & pop parts store (these people amaze me with the stuff they have access too) and they have them for the same price as rockauto.com.

Now for the question... Since this a one piece deal, do I still need a ball joint separator? Looks like 2 bolts and a nut to me, but I don't know... Never done 'em before.

Yes you do, and a bench vise would make it easier. They were not fun, but not impossible. Of course I was changing them on a very abused Z. So the front end parts were in worse shape. Anyway yes, get a ball joint seperator, a sledge hammer, and of course the main ractchet, and wrenches that you need. Good luck man.

05-09-2011 | 10:52 PM

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duckyz

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Thanks! Got all of the above and the ball joints came in today. Just waiting on the other stuff to arrive and gunna bang it out in a weekend.

05-16-2011 | 06:18 PM

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mikeatrpi

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Any progress mr Ducky?

05-21-2011 | 02:24 PM

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duckyz

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The shocks and struts came in, but the bushings are MIA. I called the day my package arrived and was told "two more days". That was Tuesday. Not happy right now.

05-24-2011 | 12:31 AM

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Bushings are still MIA. Made a call in to Shox.com and they "are investigating". I either want my $120 back or my bushings (I'd prefer the bushings). If they come this week, I'll be putting everything in this weekend.

05-27-2011 | 07:15 PM

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Everything is finally here!!!!

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So... who wants co come by on Sunday and/or Monday to help me?!?!? I'll provide beer and food!

Seriously. Shoot me a PM.

05-27-2011 | 11:49 PM

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mrprofile

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go oem, I just replaced all my shocks with ones I got through nissan, and it made a world of difference, the car doesnt nearly squat and go as much as it used to and it corners so much better.

edit: dismay this entire this post, I didn't realize this topic was 3 pages, i was just responding to the end of the first page lol

05-28-2011 | 12:57 PM

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WildmaN

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Dude, I would give you a hand if you were closer. I am jealous of the parts you got there. Good luck with installing the parts. And feel free to post pics when you are done.