KZTE rear springs, front bushing replacement

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KZTE rear springs, front bushing replacement

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It looks like my front bushings are damn near non existent, I have had the rear ones done but want to have a go at the front ones myself during this damn lockdown. How difficult is it, and do I need special tools?
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Re: KZTE rear springs, front bushing replacement

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What do you mean bushings? Ball joints?

I just installed a new pitmanarm and reconned the idler arm. But for that you will need a spares shop that is open
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Re: KZTE rear springs, front bushing replacement

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I think John may be referring to the control arm bushes. Not overly difficult, just awkward IRO space to work and then they are a tight fit, so you might battle a bit to get the new ones in.
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