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That's exactly how it works. I've never had problems using them. I wouldn't keep it clamped for days, though. IF it causes a problem, chances are that hose should have been replaced anyway. Of course, you only clamp it tight enough to keep it from leaking, not as hard as you can.

Just a little follow-up that I'm over the hump on this job. Thanks to the advice here, I forged ahead with pulling the spring to get to the bolts securing the shock and am glad I did. Wasn't much to the spring but those nuts under the shock were just shy of frozen stiff.

Soaked penetrating oil on them and still had to get a breaker on 3 of the 4. Woulda been a nightmare to try getting a FIRM grip up through & around the springs. I'll resume reassembly in the morning and looking forward to much anticipated and much improved handling...

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While u're at it, check the inner lower control arm bushings at the FRAME end. If they are worn then mite as well replace those now while u're into it.

Do the inner control arm bushings have grease fitings on them???