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Old 06-10-2014, 03:05 PM   #1
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I did the same thing when replacing the rear wheel bearings. Went ahead and replaced both lower control arms.
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Old 06-11-2014, 03:15 AM   #2
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i dont think jfp would post a pic of a tool that would rip the boot.....fwiw imho a ball joint with a ripped boot wont last very long and attempts to repair the rip are almost never successful
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Old 06-11-2014, 02:07 PM   #3
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JFP....is this tool the magic unicorn that we seek?
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Old 06-11-2014, 03:17 PM   #4
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seal it with polyurethane roofing caulk , works great . ask me how I know ?
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I did the same thing when replacing the rear wheel bearings. Went ahead and replaced both lower control arms.

Does it required to adjust/wheel alignment when after installing new lower Control/coffin arm?
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