Jim, What shims are you referring too? I don't believe the front suspension has any shims (unless you are referring to the washers which are different). I know that the rear trailing arms have shims for alignment. Steve <SNIP> > > Don't seperate the ball joint. No need. Remove the upper control arm pivot > bolt and you'll have plenty of room to work. Watch that you reinstall the > shims properly and retorque when reassembling. > Jim 6147.