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    Replacing Rear Upper Control Arm Tonight

    A big thanks for the tips and advice. I got the ball joint shaft half way in and that was it. One last ditch effort, I went into the trunk and hopped up and down. The shaft dropped right in. I got everything bolted up tight, while on the ground. Took the truck around the block, and it still does...
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    Replacing Rear Upper Control Arm Tonight

    Man, what a job this is turning out to be. I got the old arm out by using the jack to "press" it out. Now I am struggling to get the new ball joint shaft into the hole. I have the two bolts that go to the body in. I'm thinking i need to take those out and concentrate on the ball joint shaft.
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    Replacing Rear Upper Control Arm Tonight

    Ok, I have the two bolts that secure the tri link to the body out as well as the through bolt and nut for the ball joint. The brake lines have been freed from the hangers. I still cant get the ball joint post out of its location. Any tricks on that? I dont have the jeep jacked up.... Thanks...
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    Replacing Rear Upper Control Arm Tonight

    Hi guys and ladies! Tonight I am replacing my girlfriends rear upper control arm, front brakes and passenger side front wheel bearing on her 2003 Liberty. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. For the rear upper control arm, do I need to jack the vehicle up for that? Jack up the frame or...
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