Suspension ??
05-13-2004, 07:25 AM
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Suspension ??
How do I get the shocks lower bolt out - I keep hitting the control arm? I undid the sway bar, been pushing down on the arm but the bolt gets stuck at the last point b4 it comes free. Any suggestions..
05-13-2004, 07:32 AM
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Put an adjustable wrench on the control arm, and twist.
(the control arm attached to the shock)
That will allow the bolt's exit angle to change just enough to sneak past the other control arm.
That will allow the bolt's exit angle to change just enough to sneak past the other control arm.
05-13-2004, 07:46 AM
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I prefer my big ol' channel locks...
I grip the arm on the little wedges, near the outer joint... Works great. I actually put the bolts back in that way on Rob's S when I did the coilovers, just to be a pain. :-)
05-13-2004, 07:51 AM
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Yeah, regardless of what you have read, you shoulnd't need to remove the upper arms....
If you use the method that has you remove the 2 nuts which hold the shock to the upper control arm plate, you can just drop it out with the upper arms fully in place. DO NOT touch the pinch bolt that secures the upper arms to the upright, unless you have access to air tools.
Unbolt the sway bar either from the C links, or from the center. This requires having both front wheels off the ground at the same time. This will make it easier to push the upright down to allow lifting the lower shock mount over the lower arm.
Unbolt the sway bar either from the C links, or from the center. This requires having both front wheels off the ground at the same time. This will make it easier to push the upright down to allow lifting the lower shock mount over the lower arm.
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05-13-2004, 07:54 AM
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yeah that pinch bolt even with air tools might have to be cut out so if you dont have to dont touch.
it.. if you replace your upper links you will obvsully have to remove the bolt and good luck..
