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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

Used a midrise jackstand to compress the suspension to help with the angle of installing the arm where it attaches to the body.

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Decided to go out tonight and replace the passenger side one.

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Went for a quick test drive without the rear plastic pan, looking for tar strips and patchy pavement.

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My hint would be to use a long screwdriver to lever the joint to an angle where it will slide into the receiver on the body side.

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