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Originally Posted by byrd
The spindle can be unbolted from the upper and lower balljoint, but first put a jack up under the LCA as you will need something to absorb the spring tension. Once you have the jack putting pressure on the LCA you can unbolt the upper and lower balljoints to remove the spindle, it will most likely not want to come off easily and will need to be persuaded with a BFH( big hammer), once you have the spindle loose and off the truck you can slowly release the pressure off the jack and let the spring just fall out.I like to use a rachet strap around the UCA, frame rails and the spring to ensure it will not come flying out at me, safety first!! The lower balljoints on 69 are different than 72 and will need to be replaced to fit the spindle off the 72.
Good luck and keep us posted!!!!
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how different? should i just use the control arms from the 72 on the 69?
as far as the hammering... i've got the four small bolts on the top of the UAC out, and the larger single nut that sits on the long bolt underneath out... i take it... i just persuade that bolt to go up?