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Aug 8, 2008 | 01:01 PM

shank0668

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replacing idler arm.

how long will it take and should i take off the wheel/ i know it will make it easier

Aug 8, 2008 | 01:07 PM

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I have never done this but I have removed the idler arm several times in order to create room to do some work. I can't imagine it would take that long and you can get to it with the wheel still installed but hopefully the front end of your Vette will be up in the air with a good set of jack stands???

Aug 8, 2008 | 01:41 PM

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If you don't run into any problems, you should be able to do it in less than an hour. it's always a good idea to get the wheel out of the way.

Aug 8, 2008 | 04:41 PM

shank0668

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i have jack stands but they are tall so i use these jack stands

Aug 8, 2008 | 06:05 PM

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I'm not sure if you're joking but supporting a car with concrete blocks can kill you.

Aug 8, 2008 | 08:26 PM

shank0668

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ooooooooooooo i use the jack and those are incase it fails

Aug 8, 2008 | 09:19 PM

Oldguard 7

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10-15 minutes.

Aug 9, 2008 | 12:02 AM

shank0668

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10-15 minutes.

lol i wish say an hour and 10 cuz everything was original and hard to get off

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Aug 9, 2008 | 12:55 AM

Jud Chapin

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i have jack stands but they are tall so i use these jack stands

Never, never, use a concrete block to support a car. If it crumbles with you underneath, you can be crushed.

Aug 9, 2008 | 08:57 AM

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ooooooooooooo i use the jack and those are incase it fails

Aug 10, 2008 | 12:25 AM

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shank0668

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k i finaly did it cuz it was getting to the pooint where i was affraid to drive it and it took an hour and 40 cuz everythings 30 years old and now i need to fix the steering box

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