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Originally Posted by sspade
Did you install yourself? If so, how did that go? Any tips or recommendations for the rest of us?
Assuming an alignment is not necessary after install, correct?
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I did, the hardest part was the nut on the ball joint. What a pain... My 1/2" impact is what made it possible. Took about five to ten seconds of impact to finally get it spinning. Then you have to go get a torx and hold the ball joint in place while using a ratcheting spanner or box wrench to twist the nut off. Took about 30-45 per side once the car was up and I had taken the small plastic trays off the underside.
For tightening the new ball joint, I reversed this except I stopped once i couldn't tighten it any more with my torx and wrench. Then I jacked up the assembly from where the lower control arm meets the hub and got out the torque wrench. 125ft-lbs is a lot. You will literally move the steering out to lock while tightening this.
No alignment should be necessary. I don't believe there is any change in caster.