Explorer Junky
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- March 15, 2010
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- City, State
- Grand Rapids, Mi
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1997 XLT 4 dr 5.0
UPDATE!! After reading the idea of the ball joint press and looking at the new part that I picked up from the dealership for 12.95 each, I decided to go that route. I had to cut about a foot of my exhaust pipe off though to get it to work. Even with the press, it was a real Mutha getting it out. It was so rusted in the its spot, that it bent the inside support of the bushing. I had to heat it and return it to SOMEWHAT of as normal position. I did manage to press the new one in though, and got the shackle on. Passenger side??.... bolt came right out!! Go figure. Both shackles are on and working. I backed mine up rear bumper to rear bumper of my Dad's stock Ex to get an idea of how much I got with an AAL and the 153. The top of his rear bumper was level with the bottom of mine. Thats pretty good I think. Next, is the Maxx Cam for the front. I am thinking of going 1.5" in front.I hope to get that done by Thursday.
