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May 6-9, 2020. PROGRESS! I finally got the front end put back together. I spent way too much time beating on the first bushing. I should have just pulled the springs like I ended up doing in the first place and using my press.

I found a neat trick too. My fan shroud was in the way, so i set it on top of my trash can. It catches junk much better than just the trash can!!

I used appropriate sized deepwell sockets to press the center part out. I found that my harbor freight press fit perfectly to press out the bushing.... ooops, it was just a little bigger. I had to put a wedge into the spring to get it loose!

I installed a new set of shocks as well.

I did need to replace one of the front spring hangers, as the original was egged out. Of course, my replacement was dinked up too, having been welded on by a previous owner. I rewelded the egged part, then welded on some thick washers on the outside (I use "welded" in a very loose manner). Then I drilled out the hole to the correct diameter.

Thanks Ott3r. I haven't even found a sway bar setup, and won't add "dis-co's" (jeep term?), as I'm not very adventerous. I finished an AA in Horticulture and have one semester (12 credits) of Paralegal studies to go.