Gaffa

Is it possible to remove the front and or rear wishbones without a ramp ?

My 2004 is showing slight uneven tyre wear on the near side front, so I assume the geometry needs checking and adjusting.
I did try a big bar on the the front adjuster wishbone bolt but as expected it would not move,
Is it worth trying to get an air wrench on the bolt or is a big bar the best option ?
And if that won't shift it cut through it with an alligator saw.

So is that feasible on axle stands ?

BenRNBP

Yup, doable but hard work and one of those jobs you'll only want to do once. Save it for when you don't want to drive it for a few weeks, then you can get the wishbones blasted and powder coated while you order the bits you had to cut and break to get them out. Get a big bar on the nuts, if that doesn't work see if you can drift them out with a hammer then get the sabre saw out with a proper blade for super tough steel (you'll snap one so buy three)

Gaffa

Thanks Ben I'm going to soak everything with plusgas for several days first and see if I can
get them to move.
The tax is out at the end of September so I'll take it off the road, then I can take my time, and do it properly.

mr-pitts

You can do it on axle stands, just make sure your safe.I did mine on axle stands, provided you haven't got any time restraints you will be fine.

noodels

Re bushed my rears without removing completely,dont think you can get the front <rear arms> in poly its non adjustable anyway.
on axle stands outside in December
Used a reciprocating saw and hole saw.

AndyL

I did mine on axle stands, but I bought a set of wishbones beforehand and painted and prepped them off the car. Sold the set that I took off. Rears were easy. Fronts ... buy a reciprocating saw and lots of decent blades.

CHIPPO

It's fairly easy on Axle stands , but take care you might find yourself pulling and pushing and puffing , so always take additional precautions at least stick your wheels under the car to where you are working , buggered wheel is better than a day out with an undertaker !
Also take note of the condition of the ground the axle stands are on , if this is not stable or substantial use some ply or such like to spread the load under the stands , not chip board ! I have to do mine on a Tarmac drive , I have no idea what's under the Tarmac , so I use 2ft squares of 1 inch ply under the stands or similar .
I wish I had drilled and fitted grease nipples to the bush housings .

Gaffa

Fortunately I have brickweave
I used to be a mechanic back in the 70's and 80's so should be ok re the risks
Having said that I know a mechanic who had a car fall on him.

So thanks for the reminders