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I cleaned-up the steering tie-rods and some other miscellaneous pieces that will need to be painted with the frame. First I removed the rubber boots off the ends and cleaned off most of the grease. I'll take care not to move the bearings on the ends around prior to adding more grease to prevent wear. Then I scrubbed the pieces down with degreaser and scouring pads. I also cleaned up the center-link and wiped down the steering box and idler box using degreaser. I cleaned some of the larger parts that didn't fit in my parts washer, including the stock front sway bar, the gravel shield that mounts to the frame, and all of the brackets that the exhaust and front and rear bumpers mount to on the frame. These are all pieces that will be painted along with the frame.