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Old 08-27-2012, 11:15 AM   #46
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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR View Post
FWIW, you do NOT need to remove the bolt holding the rear LCA to the rear hub assembly. Removing/loosening the nut is all that is needed as it removes the compression force against the rear shock. Then simply have someone put force on the rear brake drum and the damper comes right out, no problem at all
It's so easy when you remove the control arm bolts, though, that I just do it. I usually do my installs solo, so don't have an extra person to hold the brake anyway.

Look forward to the photos for properly removing the strut hats.
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