Lowering (Front ) Question
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Racer
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From: Punta Gorda, Florida
Lowering (Front ) Question
Really need help... I can't get the front 10 MM bolt to move on either
side try as I may. I know the direction Counter-clockwise but it just won't move more the a tinny fraction.. Any help would Help??
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side try as I may. I know the direction Counter-clockwise but it just won't move more the a tinny fraction.. Any help would Help??
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Team Owner
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
If not you may need to take the tension off the spring by lowering the A-Arm down, thus freeing any load on the bolt - sometimes this just has to be done!
Thanks,Matt
Le Mans Master
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From: Belleville Mich.
Try several soakings over a 24 hour period,sprayed from the top, to each adjuster, with PB Blaster.
If still unable to move, try this proceedure.
Good luck.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1577825347-post1.html
If still unable to move, try this proceedure.
Good luck.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1577825347-post1.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Yorktown Virginia
I have not had any luck with lowering the front on my car, I used pb blaster and let it soak along with removing the tension off the spring and it still would not budge. Heck I broke my 1/4" ratchet and cracked a 3/8" drive socket trying to get it to turn and it hasnt even budged. Then I figured I had nothing to lose at this point and went with the get a bigger hammer concept and used pipe wrench (yea I was a little pissed off when I pulled it out) and that wouldnt even get it to budge. I feel that I am going to break the rod before I get it to actually turn so as of now I have been defeated on lowering the front on stock bolts.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Yorktown Virginia
I never had any luck with mine but I am going to be putting on a new front spring in the near future so Im going to fix my little problem then.
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I had the same problem you all are having and I had to take my spring out and put the bolts in a vise to get them to break free. Good luck with the soaking but I never had any luck with that.