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Well, I got the front springs on which were pretty easy. Comments, tips, observations...
- Make sure you loosen the Top middle bolt SOME (in engine bay) before taking the suspension assembly out of car...this will make it easier to get the bolt off once it is out of the car...also, make sure you don't have the top cap facing you when you take off the middle bolt - it will come shooting out along with the bolt. I laid the assembly on the ground and pointed it away from me - You will be able to tell easily how the spring sits in there when putting the new one in - if you have a Haynes manual or equivalent, look at the torque specs before tightening all the bolts back on I am in the middle of doing the rear and it has been hell so far. I followed Manny's advice to the tee with the sway bar link bolt, but still stripped one of those allen heads...used a hand saw forever to get that damn link off and then went to Pep Boys and got a new one ($40). Other than that, the suspension bolts (hooked to suspension arms) would not budge despite my big ass torque wrench, so those got PB blasted and are soaking over night... To Be Continued, and can't wait to show yall pics when done...damn rusty old cars (wish all the bolts were as easy as the brake line bolts...that would be heaven) |
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well then you should read
![]() he's refering to these i am pretty sure ![]() the 2 that are on the strut to knuckle......i HIIIIIIGHLY doubt there is a need to even attempt to cut as these are very hard grade metal...and pretty darn thick they should come off in any case with a good socket/breaker bar system or air gun... This post has been edited by playr158: Feb 18, 2006 - 2:50 PM |
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QUOTE(playr158 @ Feb 18, 2006 - 12:49 PM) [snapback]395938[/snapback] well then you should read ![]() he's refering to these i am pretty sure ![]() the 2 that are on the strut to knuckle......i HIIIIIIGHLY doubt there is a need to even attempt to cut as these are very hard grade metal...and pretty darn thick they should come off in any case with a good socket/breaker bar system or air gun... Thanks for the advice guys. These are the 2 bolts I'm talkin about (strut to knuckle). I've been away the past couple of days, but think I will try the lead pipe extension and then air tools. And YES, I am pulling to the LEFT This post has been edited by Celicav: Feb 19, 2006 - 5:23 PM |
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