[sector95]

To do it right, you'll need a small press. I know, there are probably some folks out there who'll use a 10lb sledge....but you'll be way better off with a press. If you're like me, just looking for an excuse to buy a new tool, then Harbor Freight has some nice "bench top" presses that will serve you well...and for right around 100 bucks or less. You should have a spring compressor; yes, you can use a floor jack to hold the spring tension as you release the lower ball joint fitting but you'll be tempting the fates during reinstallation. You'll need an internal compressor (one that slips up inside the spring through the shock hole in the lower A-arm) and you can usually rent (from you local rent-a-stuff) or borrow (free) from the likes of AutoZone (just need a credit card imprint). In addition, you'll need to make some adapters out of various diameters of pipe; one to act as the ram to push out the old and push in the new bushings and another to help support the legs of the A-arm where the bushings are mounted. Until you get the tools and parts, don't even consider starting. Give yourself a *good* full weekend to do it. IMHO, if you're going to be tearing down the suspension, you might as well do it all; while you're at it, R&R the ball joints. Also, again IMHO, if this is your daily driver I would use OEM rubber bushings rather than the Polyurethane jobbies. Poly bushings *will* squeak and will provide a much harsher ride. The Chiltons does a pretty good job of explaining procedures but you might want to consider getting a genuine GM factory service manual. There are many online outlets that sell these books (I bought one for my '85 and it is way much better than the Chiltons I have....the GM manuals are also year specific). Also, check online (a Google search) as there have been many articles written on doing this procedure.

Hope this helps and good luck

mike