Originally posted by PeterM:
I used a 6ft pry bar, sat on the end, and placed the ball joint in the knuckle with no problem. I have the horzontal bushing control arms.

I did have to file the bur of the edge off the knuckle though.





Same here. I used a pry bar about 4 feet long, and sat on it while I used both hands to maneuver things into place. Before learning that trick, I spent hours and hours, using jacks, levers, compressors, and evil glares. Sitting on the pry bar was the only thing that worked with me.


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