CPUNeck
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- April 11, 2009
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- City, State
- Fort Campbell, KY
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 98' 4x4 XLT Rescue Squad
Ok, done with the squad. I replaced lower ball joints, upper control arms, all the consumables on the sway bar, new shocks, rotors and pads all the way around, and topped with a power flush of brake fluid! Whew
Found some shortcuts, and ran into some problems.
Problem...
Solution...
Result!
Problem...
Solution...
Result, yep, I didn't even remove the caliper. You can slip the knuckle over the lower ball joint by simply turning the wheel all the way toward the side your working on, jack up the lower control arm, and, it's a little easier, if you just dislodge the inner half shaft slightly from the diff.
Problem... Gangsta squat. Not appealing.
Solution...
Result... over 1 and a 1/4 inch of lift, with an additional 1200lbs of carrying capacity!
Problem and solution... If your brake fluid looks like this, your wrong
, unless you enjoy replacing corroded brake lines and ABS units. I always try to use a synthetic replacement as it is much less hygroscopic. The small amount of "sponge" you get from the different composition is well worth the longevity of the fluid/components.
Found some shortcuts, and ran into some problems. Problem...
Solution...
Result!
Problem...
Solution...
Result, yep, I didn't even remove the caliper. You can slip the knuckle over the lower ball joint by simply turning the wheel all the way toward the side your working on, jack up the lower control arm, and, it's a little easier, if you just dislodge the inner half shaft slightly from the diff.
Problem... Gangsta squat. Not appealing.
Solution...
Result... over 1 and a 1/4 inch of lift, with an additional 1200lbs of carrying capacity!
Problem and solution... If your brake fluid looks like this, your wrong
, unless you enjoy replacing corroded brake lines and ABS units. I always try to use a synthetic replacement as it is much less hygroscopic. The small amount of "sponge" you get from the different composition is well worth the longevity of the fluid/components.
