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Its all very straightforward stuff.. Just a few minor issues you might encounter.
Be sure the springs are tethered when you let them release... Htey are highly tentioned until you pull either the ball joints or shocks or both. No biggie..... just be CAREFUL! when you get to that point. I would recommend leaving the shocks in there until the spring flops about easily.
The other somewhat common problems is the long bolts that go through the lower A-arm pivots and the xrossmember. Often they are rusted and near impossible to get out. If you get to that point and can't budge that bolt even though you've got the nut off, post again or search the archives. That can be a real pain. You might even get out your biggie wrenches first thing, take that nut off, and try your best to turn the bolt. If you can turn them, you'll be OK. If you can't, you may well run into troubles that will put a stop to the whole operation. If your car is super early, you won't have that problem.. your lower A-arm bushings will look jsut like the uppers. But them are pretty rare these days.
Of course, unless your car is a super early example, the lower A-arm bushings will need to be pressed in. Take taht job to a machine shop unless you are confindent you have the appropriate tools and know how to use 'em. Its real easy to bend the A-arms using the wrong tools (such as a vice) or the right tools incorreclty. Trust me on that one... I've bent my fair share.
Outside of that stuff, pretty much bolt on/bolt off stuff. Lots of tapered fittings and the like, but nothing unusual that can't be tackled with big and little pickle forks, or proper tie rod and ball joint separaters.
When you get each part stripped of old bushings, oil, dirt, grime, etc., paint it up nice so it looks good when you're done! And spend the money for a good alignment when finished.
Good luck, and have fun with the project. It *is* a fun project if you aren't in a rush. Real good sense of accomplishment when you are done, though your wallet will probably be a bit lighter than you had expected from buying parts alone... they add up quick.
-Matt
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-Matt '70 145s, '65 1800s, '66 122s wagon, others inc. '53 XK120 FHC
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