biscuitville

Found a way to get some leverage when removing a trailing arm and thought I would share my finding.

wombvette

Why do you need leverage?

wcsinx

Exactly what good will pulling in that direction do you?

Denpo

What are you doing to this poor parking brake bracket.

dogboy

this is my weapon of choice.

Denpo

If your body is off the frame, it's even easier this way:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1575721238-post11.html

biscuitville

Couldn't get it to budge until I put the come-along to it. Then it came right out with no problems. I watched for it and didn't bend the parking brake bracket at all. I was willing to bend it however, as I plan to relocate it to the top side of the TA.

Peterbuilt

Caution: Mad scientist at work!

mrit

I did something similar on my Bronco's front suspension, but used a ratchet strap. Worked good.

7T3C3TTZ07

Mine too. It took out the grade 8 bolts, shims and residual rust. Used two blades per side.

sly vette

Once the bolt and shims are removed I have never had a problem with the T/A being stuck.
Unless you were fortunate enough to be able to remove the bolt in its entirety and the arm and shim pack are frozen in the frame pocket.

biscuitville

The issue was that the shims were really stuck. Even sprayed them with liquid wrench the night before. I could get them to move a little with the help of a BFH, but I thought I was going to rock the vette off the jackstands when tugging on the TA. That's when I thought to hook the come-along to the frame itself. Worked really well and didn't bend anything.

Denpo

I got to admit I was doubtful at first, but it's a good tip actually.
Thanks

Chromie69

I like that..doing things at home on jack stands bring out all kinds of interesting things..I haven't done the arm bushing yet..did the bearings..but when I do I will remeber this!

lavery48

What about the rear spring, what do I need to watch for when I unbolt it?

7T1vette

Now, if Bubba had been at work on your car, the "come along" would have already been there when you first removed the wheel.