I pretty much did mine like Ghetto Racing Kid described. I juiced up the bolts with PB Blaster everyday for a week or two in preparation of doing this job. At the time, I only had weekends to do it. I jacked up one side at time using a 2 x 4. I loosened all the bolts, but didn't remove them yet. I also loosened the bumpers so they didn't interfere with the fillers. I actually removed the rear bumper entirely. I was able to break all the bolts loose with a breaker bar...and didn't snap a single bolt. Some were badly rusted and on the verge of snapping. I bought the OEM metric bolts from the dealer. I was able to reuse a few of the bolts, some looked like new. I replaced all the bolts, and using a impact gun, I tightened them down. I later went back and torqued them in a cross sequence. I couldn't believe how much it firmed up the ride.
It took almost the whole weekend taking my time, and taking breaks. All in all, not a bad job.
Again, like everyone else had recommended. Spray those bolts with a good penetrating oil. Be patient and let the penetrating oil do it's job, or else you'll end up with snapped bolts and spun caged nuts.
It took almost the whole weekend taking my time, and taking breaks. All in all, not a bad job.
Again, like everyone else had recommended. Spray those bolts with a good penetrating oil. Be patient and let the penetrating oil do it's job, or else you'll end up with snapped bolts and spun caged nuts.
