new to the forum - 2007 EL that needs all 4 struts replaced - bought the Monroe quickstruts and have been researching how to remove/replace the rear struts and the "official" way is to remove the lower arm to frame bolt and also use a special tool to pop the lower ball joint. The *other* way (based on a set of instructions from a manufacturer of a lift kit) is to ONLY undo the bolt that attaches the lower control arm to the frame (that bolt has to be replaced along with the lower bolt/nut on the strut anyways, so buying that bolt and the flag nut for both sides).
The alternate way seems to be way easier, no special tool to pop the lower ball joint required, one less nut (on ball joint) to replace, etc.....am I missing something important, or can anyone provide real-world experience on removal/replacement of rear struts?
Thanks for your help and insights!
The alternate way seems to be way easier, no special tool to pop the lower ball joint required, one less nut (on ball joint) to replace, etc.....am I missing something important, or can anyone provide real-world experience on removal/replacement of rear struts?
Thanks for your help and insights!