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Volare Frontend - Volare Survival Kit
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 Ditto for removing the shock...  Ditto for removing the shock absorbers, which are not included in Bob's Volare suspension rebuild kit, but unless yours are nearly new, they should be replaced.  Next, the stabilizer bolts...  Next, the stabilizer bolts and stabilizer hardware at the stabilizer bar ends, including the rubber donuts, were removed. Bob's kit includes all the stabilizer bar hardware that should be replaced, including new rubber donuts.  Forward of the stabilizer...  Forward of the stabilizer ends are the "clamshells" that attach the stabilizer bar. From the factory these were not replaceable individually, and the complete stabilizer bar assembly is now obsolete. Bob's rebuild kit includes nylon liners that replace the formerly unserviceable part with an upgraded design.  The upper control arms were...  The upper control arms were removed by detaching the cross-shaft held by two bolts. After it was removed, Bob visually inspected the cross-shaft for excessive wear or damage.  Here's the new parts in Bob's...  Here's the new parts in Bob's Volare kit that service the stabilizer bar (sway bar) ends. Notice the new bolts are Grade 8, the same as the original equipment.  Often overlooked but a source...  Often overlooked but a source of steering slop if not replaced is the Pitman arm.  Another main ingredient that...  Another main ingredient that determines the effectiveness of a Volare rebuild is the steering box. Bob's F-100 Parts sells rebuilt units, but note that the aluminum boss for the power steering return line must be saved and reused.  Notice Bob's new clamshell...  Notice Bob's new clamshell and nylon replacement stabilizer arm bushing feature a zerk fitting that allows the bushing to be greased.  To remove the original clamshell...  To remove the original clamshell from the stabilizer bar, Bob drilled out the four factory spot welds.
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The Thinker??? - Haul Monitor
Ryan talks about the friendly badgering that goes on around the shop and overcoming obstacles that seemly pop up out of nowhere during a project....
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