Lower Control Arm Problems
08-26-2007, 05:28 PM
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I had this problem on the rear control arms. I just cut through the bolts to get the arms off. Looks like I am going to have to do the same on the front too, pretty soon.
08-26-2007, 05:40 PM
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alright looks like i'll be going to harbor freight 2mr to get a reciprocating saw. no way in hell i'm going to use a hacksaw
funny enough I used to have one and sold it to someone cuz i didn't think i'd need it anymore. now i gotta go buy another one.
funny enough I used to have one and sold it to someone cuz i didn't think i'd need it anymore. now i gotta go buy another one.
08-26-2007, 06:49 PM
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no i'm more worried about cutting the subframe by accident since it'll be kinda hard to get into the side on the inside of the arm. hmm... should i chop the arm right before the bushing to get more room and then chop the two sides of the bushing?
08-26-2007, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RACER,Aug 26 2007, 07:42 PM
The punch is for when the end of the bolt is flush with the bushing. Apparently, you haven't gotton the bolt that far through.
08-26-2007, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCalIsMyLife,Aug 26 2007, 07:49 PM
no i'm more worried about cutting the subframe by accident since it'll be kinda hard to get into the side on the inside of the arm. hmm... should i chop the arm right before the bushing to get more room and then chop the two sides of the bushing?
08-26-2007, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCalIsMyLife,Aug 26 2007, 06:53 PM
nope in the entire day of impact hammering i didn't get it to move at all. it's been rusted on there for as long as i've owned the car which is 3 years so....