Brent Ackley repacks the wheel bearings on his 1966 Buick Skylark to inspect them for wear and damage. He removes the dust cover, cotter key and castle nut to teach you how to take out both the inner and outer bearings for cleaning and then examine and repack them.
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16:58Learn How to Replace a Steering Column
Brent Ackley and George Vondriska are back working on the 1956 Chevrolet 150. Today they are working on a steering column upgrade. Watch and learn how to replace a steering column as they get the old column out and the steps they go through to re-install a new one. Every car is different so following…
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14:06How to Install Lowering Blocks
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6:35Stock Rear Suspension Removal
Corey Bedortha teaches you how to safely remove the parts of the stock rear suspension in your classic car, including how to take out the old shocks, rear shackle and leaf springs that will be replaced with new u-bolts. Be careful around the parking brake cable, because without it you’ll be down the road without…well…brakes.
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3:47Control Arm Upgrade
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