Tension strut

Just did both sides last weekend. After doing one side I found unbolting the strut/shock made it a little easier.

For the rear bushings back the rear, front nut all the way off. That lets you slide the rod forward and will let it drop down. Take the big nut off the rear of the tension strut, slide the rod forward and pry the whole suspension assy to the rear until the rod drops out. You have to crank on the thing, it's a lot easier with two people.

If you're doing the fronts too mark where the front nut is before you take the front nut and bushing off. When you get the rear out the whole thing just slides out.

You should have your alignment checked when you're done. If you mark where the front nuts are you should be close but with new bushings it'll probably be a little off.
 
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