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Jul 16, 2012 | 12:18 PM

bcbp

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Quick swivel question.

I am RAVEless at the moment. Confirmation for the passanger side swivel pin adjustment, will I have to remove both ball joints. Thanks in advance.

Jul 16, 2012 | 12:33 PM

ToddD

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I don't know off hand but you might have to. Rave is in my sig.

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Jul 16, 2012 | 12:39 PM

Jake1996D1

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Yes otherwise you wont be able to check preload on the swivel

Jul 16, 2012 | 12:46 PM

bcbp

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Thanks guys. Todd I saved that to my iphone.

Jul 16, 2012 | 12:47 PM

ToddD

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I was just thinkin... " if not, how would you set the preload..." ha ha

Jul 16, 2012 | 12:53 PM

bcbp

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^I know stupid question, I just hate messing with BJs.

Jul 16, 2012 | 01:34 PM

Jake1996D1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bcbp

^I know stupid question, I just hate messing with BJs.

Why it's a nut and a cotter pin?
Watch this for the hammer trick

or use a pickle form.. obviously never hammer on the threads unless you have a rubber mallet (which probably wont work)

Jul 16, 2012 | 01:37 PM

bcbp

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I bought 4 replacements that will go on when I get my springs, bushings, and shocks. On the drivers side my BJ was so bad it spun with the nut as I tightened it. I have a harbor freight BJ tool that works great.

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Jul 16, 2012 | 01:38 PM

antichrist

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Hammer trick will work. Pickle fork is quite likely to tear up the rubber boots. Fine if you're replacing them, sucks if you aren't.
I like the Draper tool.
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