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Old 04-15-2014, 03:17 PM
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Hey guys I decided I'm gonna remove both front lowering bolts but I stripped the driver side bolt so now it won't turn so what can I do to take it out and do I have to drop the A-arm or can I just jack up the spring? Any help is appreciated👍

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Old 04-15-2014, 03:24 PM
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I would drop the a-arm and unscrew in from the bottom. Its pretty long and comes out the bottom... spray some PB or WD-40 on it and let it sit for a little bit and use a small jack to relieve the tension on the spring and it should come right out without any issue.
Old 04-15-2014, 06:52 PM
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Get it in the air and support the leaf with a trans jack to unload it. Then pry while turning it...you can always come to La Habra and we can throw it on a lift.
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Originally Posted by NTNFGRP
Get it in the air and support the leaf with a trans jack to unload it. Then pry while turning it...you can always come to La Habra and we can throw it on a lift.
I managed to take off the passenger side but the driver side bolt isn't turning at all cuz it's stripped and can't move it at all. Do you have a shop or is it a lift at your house??? I'm available tomorrow if that's ok, let me know

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Old 04-17-2014, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by MannyFresh
I managed to take off the passenger side but the driver side bolt isn't turning at all cuz it's stripped and can't move it at all. Do you have a shop or is it a lift at your house??? I'm available tomorrow if that's ok, let me know

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Its a shop...I'll be here all day for the most part.
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How did everything settle Manny? Lookin' good
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How did everything settle Manny? Lookin' good
Yeah looks really good thank you, just have to tweak the rear to adjust the proper rake, took it to Ortega today and I can actually feel the difference in handling👍
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Originally Posted by MannyFresh
Yeah looks really good thank you, just have to tweak the rear to adjust the proper rake, took it to Ortega today and I can actually feel the difference in handling��
Awesome bro....

Just remember to put pads between the leaf and control arms so it doesn't ruin stuff.
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Originally Posted by NTNFGRP
Awesome bro....

Just remember to put pads between the leaf and control arms so it doesn't ruin stuff.
Good job by one of our 2014 Corvette Challenge Sponsors


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