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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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are the adjustable moogs worth getting or should i just go with the regular ones? im at 4.5 lift so im thinking they might be but how do they hold up? thanks
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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is your front axle bent
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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Unless you answer 'Yes' to ^^^^^ this....then you don't need adjustable ball joints.
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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hey you stole the punch line lol
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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good deal. thanks guys
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
hey you stole the punch line lol
Oops....sorry!

I would try to find some Spicer ball joints. I just did mine about a month ago. Good luck if you are attempting it on your own Mine went better than I had anticipated
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:14 AM
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yup its my first time going at it. i think i pretty much got the jist of it, any tips or advice are welcome though
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:27 AM
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borrow or rent a balljoint tool.....don't just swing hammers at it....
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