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Yep, lol. I just meant the stuck spindle situation and the special socket for the top, and dragging my air compressor over. All in all, been covered in grease and sweat for 4 hours. Lol

Could. Was worried that I might not be able to get it to seal back up again afterwards. It's on there fairly tight. Is that standard procedure?

Hello, I'm having trouble installing new upper ball joints. After a tremendous time working on getting the old ones out, I've managed it. Ready to install the new ones and running into a problem. There's a ridge on the rubber boot attached to the ball joint. This ridge is too large to fit...

Definitely what I was hoping to hear. Thanks for the advice everyone. Will post pics in a month once its done.

Think I'll change out that shackle too. Out of curiosity, what effect would that shackle have on the driving? I like the look of a rear lifted car, but not at the expense of safety.

Word. Will pick up some blaster today. Here is where I am at now. Is this an OEM shackle? Almost looks like someone attempted to lift the car by just adding a longer shackle instead of getting new springs.

Good catch. Yeah, definitely looking to raise them.

Any opinions on this setup? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hotchkis-24385-Leaf-Springs-Dodge-A-Body-/300682948774?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1969%7CMake%3APlymouth%7CModel%3AValiant&hash=item460219b0a6&vxp=mtr

In preparation for July's big car makeover, I'm reading up on all I can so that I'll be prepared. One thing I'm going to do is replacing the leaf springs and also the shocks. Right now, they're practically horizontal so its time. I'm hearing horror stories about getting the bushings off...