removing lower control arm?
04-21-2011, 05:11 PM
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removing lower control arm?
hi there, im in the process of doing some suspension work to my car. new vbandp springs, shocks, ball joints, poly bushings, etc. im trying to get my driver side lower control arm off, but i cant get the rear bolt out past the frame. i have the front out so i can move it all around, but i cant even get close with the rear. probablly less hen half the threads show on it before it hits frame. any ideas other then cutting it out? cant believe they designed it this way!
04-21-2011, 05:14 PM
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04-21-2011, 05:30 PM
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haha im not a noob! i tried searching lower control arm and wasnt really finding anything so figured id ask. iv been on here almost 4 years, i know to ALWAYS search before asking 
. guess ill try moving that brace out
. guess ill try moving that brace out
04-21-2011, 06:46 PM
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Just wiggle the control arm while pulling on the bolt, it will come out. I installed mine the other direction to keep from having to do that again.
