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HomeBrewer - 15 Jul 2006 18:19 GMT

I'm installing a lift on my 4x4 '04 Ram 1500. Instructions and service
manual call for a special tool: #8682 to remove the bushings in the
frame that hold the lower control arm. My question is do I need this
tool if I'm not re-using the bushing? The kit has bushings
pre-installed. The tool is over $270 and not available until Aug. I
can't wait that long to install my lift. Anyone have experience with this?

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beekeep - 15 Jul 2006 22:01 GMT

>I'm installing a lift on my 4x4 '04 Ram 1500. Instructions and service
>manual call for a special tool: #8682 to remove the bushings in the
>frame that hold the lower control arm. My question is do I need this
>tool if I'm not re-using the bushing? The kit has bushings
>pre-installed. The tool is over $270 and not available until Aug. I
>can't wait that long to install my lift. Anyone have experience with this?

You can get a one time use tool here for $76.00.

http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/dodge4_02-03gas.htm

beekeep

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HomeBrewer - 18 Jul 2006 00:11 GMT

Thanks for the info, I had one of these on order until I canceled the
order today, because it was on back order. I improvised and got the
bushings out of the frame the hard way. I used a HUGE c-clamp, a steel
cup I found laying in the shop and some parts from the factory shocks
that I removed. It was interesting to say the least, but it worked.

>>I'm installing a lift on my 4x4 '04 Ram 1500. Instructions and service
>>manual call for a special tool: #8682 to remove the bushings in the
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> beekeep

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Ace - 16 Jul 2006 06:16 GMT

The tool is over $270 and not available until Aug. I

> can't wait that long to install my lift. Anyone have experience with this?

Homebrewer

Does AutoZone have it available fore loan?

Bob AZ

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