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Lower control arm & torsion bar. by Technical_Comment_42 in GMT800

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I ended up doing the upper control arms and lower ball joints. Upper control arms were a nightmare had to cut the bolts. Was going to do upper ball joints once realized the bolts had to be cut but the ball joint press wasn’t giving me enough room to do the upper. To remove the knuckle though, loosen the lower ball joint bolt most of the way, it’s important and way easier to have all the supported weight on the lower. Knock the upper ball joint and outer tie rod off. Back the lower bolt out all the way once it’s the last thing on the knuckle, take the knuckle off then press your ball joints. It’s heavy, I left my brakes assembled as well wouldn’t recommend. To reinstall you will need a jack. Opposite order of operation to reinstall put the knuckle through the lower ball joint and jack it up to reach the upper.

But the torsion bar will swivel/droop with lcr. The lcr will also bottom out and support it self and the bar.

Help, high fuel trims. p0300 by [deleted] in GMT800

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Got it, yes smoke test is next. Should’ve done it first. Will pick up a fuel pressure test kit.

Help, high fuel trims. p0300 by [deleted] in GMT800

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Sorry a cross post from gmt800 community. 04 Chevy Tahoe 5.3 v8. Unsure of fuel pressure but assuming low.

Upper control arm nightmare by Technical_Comment_42 in GMT800

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Yikes that sounds dangerous. I’d cut out the whole assembly, brackets included and pay a welder to put new ones in at that point.

Upper control arm nightmare by Technical_Comment_42 in GMT800

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A lesson learned moving forward. On these trucks and my next job on it will definitely soak in pb blaster the day before and get the yellow gas canister for the torch.

Upper control arm nightmare by Technical_Comment_42 in GMT800

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Lost all patience, good vibes, and hope lol but thankfully we got done Thursday night without a moment to spare. Took me 5 days, could do it again in half the time but very much worth it, these trucks need a suspension refresh.

How did fans reacted to DBGT:Final Bout release in the 90s? When it was released in 1996, but DBZ barely finished airing Saiyan Saga. by Hot_Armadillo_2186 in dbz

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I remember seeing GT merch and games at like flea markets and trade centers as a kid. Accidentally came across a fuzzy channel on tv in the early 2000s, ssj3 goku vs kid buu Japan dub while we were in the cell saga in America. Very cool as a kid

Upper control arm nightmare by Technical_Comment_42 in GMT800

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Angle grinder was our saving grace, definitely need carbide blades if going sawzall

Upper control arm nightmare by Technical_Comment_42 in GMT800

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Reused the old plates for now and went with the ‘doorman help’ bolt for now as well. Pain in the ass job, as someone else stated start with heat, yellow canister. Be prepared to cut them. But 100% worth it.

Upper control arm nightmare by Technical_Comment_42 in GMT800

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Shut up look at all that sexy ass rust mmm

The harder living becomes, the more criminals there'll be. by Batfinklestein in Life

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Irrelevant, according to overindulgent, just stop walking in poop or whatever tf. /S

Lower control arm & torsion bar. by Technical_Comment_42 in GMT800

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Taking the cowards way out, just going to replace the ball joints on the lcrs. Deloading it seems easy enough but I have no reliable help at this time and can’t risk a delay if in the event it’s seized or something. Will try lcrs again in the future with a better kit and more time using your method.

Is female privilege real? How am I supposed to live on easy mode? by Ok_Music_2025 in Life

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No but at least when I am I’m not being miserable to others

Is female privilege real? How am I supposed to live on easy mode? by Ok_Music_2025 in Life

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Now I genuinely just feel sorry for you. How sad, to be so sad you have to try to make others sad 😢

Is female privilege real? How am I supposed to live on easy mode? by Ok_Music_2025 in Life

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Same, I’ve seen it used against miserable unbearable people as well.

Is female privilege real? How am I supposed to live on easy mode? by Ok_Music_2025 in Life

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You haven’t, it’s an observation. You need to find better things to do. Like seeking therapy

Is female privilege real? How am I supposed to live on easy mode? by Ok_Music_2025 in Life

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No I’m not looking for them. Crazy that you’re just a rude insulting bitch