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Originally Posted by djustice
Just installed the Bilstein B6 front and back, a good improvment in handling and comfort, so far, only driven about 10 minutes, as i discoverd that my front shocks is not seated in the upper A-arms... Never checked this as i assumed they where installed correctly,. Orderd new proforged upper baljoints as i will be using a pickle fork to dislodge the upper ball joint from the spindle and re-seat he spring. plus there is a rip in the grease boot on the upper ball joints. Tried a prybar and a hammer on the spindle, no chance. one upgrade leads to another fix, but it's all for the better in the end.
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you mean the spring is not seated in the upper frame pocket? the spring doesnt seat in the upper A-arm. you said shock but then spring?? are you sure its not seated right?
you shouldnt need to use a pickle fork & ruin the ball joint, aside from the boot being bad you should be able to use the BFH method, you might need a bigger hammer or a more solid hit in the right place, the force of the spring should break it free without damaging the ball joint. ive done this countless times without an issue & without a pry bar.