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1990 short bed resto; TDi, 3-link, coilovers, doubler, JK axles


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OK, thanks I have one of those that I bought on sale but haven't used yet. I changed out the sway bar & end link bushings because they were rotten and I have a feeling my control arm bushings are probably pretty worn out too, so i think I'll have a job to do soon LOL.

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Yes I used a press. Had to get creative trying to keep the arms from collapsing; I used sockets and pieces of scrap sandwiched in the open part of the arms. I also tack welded the bushings in place once I was done.

For the axle side I used a sledge. Of course that's with the axle out from under the truck...

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Yes I used a press. Had to get creative trying to keep the arms from collapsing; I used sockets and pieces of scrap sandwiched in the open part of the arms. I also tack welded the bushings in place once I was done.

For the axle side I used a sledge. Of course that's with the axle out from under the truck...

You rehab'd your arms? You're brave! I just bit the bullet and bought some new ones from Oreiley's.

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If you've experienced the ridiculous roofing tar dielectric grease mess on this connector you'll appreciate how clean this guy is now :D

 

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This one is a little harder to clean out

 

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This combo worked really well

 

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I sealed the bulkhead connector and the clutch master cylinder against the firewall with some black RTV to keep the leaks out of the cabin. I really need to replace the weatherstrip across the cowling to keep the water from getting there in the first place.

 
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