another lowering question... stock bolts
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another lowering question... stock bolts
Ok, so I've done the research and followed the directions I've found on a number of sites....including here.
The front bolts ( especially the drivers ) are not moving. The passenger one DID, but I put it back once I couldn't get the driver's side to budge.
One member suggested placing a jack under the leaf spring and putting pressure there to make it move easier, but that hasn't worked either.
any suggestions?
I'm trying to get the car done so I can get it on the rack and align it.
TIA
The front bolts ( especially the drivers ) are not moving. The passenger one DID, but I put it back once I couldn't get the driver's side to budge.
One member suggested placing a jack under the leaf spring and putting pressure there to make it move easier, but that hasn't worked either.
any suggestions?
I'm trying to get the car done so I can get it on the rack and align it.
TIA
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Already have it soaking in PB Blaster... 
those sockets are for ones that the nuts are hosed... mine's not rounded or anything.
those sockets are for ones that the nuts are hosed... mine's not rounded or anything.
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1. Jack the front of the car up and put it on stands.
2. Remove the front tires.
3. Put a jack under each spring and put pressure on them until the car starts to try to lift off the stands. (do not lift it off the stands)
4. Lift both sides with equal pressure at the same time so the car does not fall off the stands.
5. Spray oil on the rubber bushing at the end of the bolt.
6. Turn the bolt.
This link is for lifting the Vette but it has some good pictures in it.
Hope this is of some help to you.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ttom-side.html
2. Remove the front tires.
3. Put a jack under each spring and put pressure on them until the car starts to try to lift off the stands. (do not lift it off the stands)
4. Lift both sides with equal pressure at the same time so the car does not fall off the stands.
5. Spray oil on the rubber bushing at the end of the bolt.
6. Turn the bolt.
This link is for lifting the Vette but it has some good pictures in it.
Hope this is of some help to you.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ttom-side.html
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I miss Bob & Tom ( they were the guys that did that skit right ? ) they don't have that show here anymore... stupid clear channel so and so's...Yeah, I'm hoping the bolt works loose.. I'm off today & the rest of the weekend... and it's raining. I've got nothing better to do.
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You have to jack up the spring at the very end closest to the bolt. Use a small piece of wood or hockey puck to achieve this. Make sure the rubber bushing isn't stuck to the control arm. I just had this problem with my driver-side bolt, and had to soak it with PB Blaster for almost 24 hours before it would turn ... soaking it is key.
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thanks for the advice and the link
After letting it sit overnight with the PB, I tried again but nothing. I didn't get the jack in the right spot or put enough pressure.
I sprayed it again, and sprayed the bottom bushing too. I'll let it sit until tomorrow and try again.
After letting it sit overnight with the PB, I tried again but nothing. I didn't get the jack in the right spot or put enough pressure.
I sprayed it again, and sprayed the bottom bushing too. I'll let it sit until tomorrow and try again.
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They should have put a locking nut under the spring and that would probably have solved it. You never want to put threads into a position where they aren't preloaded....
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To the OP, that bolt is a mother, and soaking it is the only way I think it will come out. If it is still uncooperative, I think one guy on here had to use a pipe wrench and a hammer.
Good Luck
Chris
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Thanks Chris,
I think if I can't get it by the end of the weekend, it's going to the place where I'm getting it aligned and seeing if they can help. I'd rather them screw it up in their shop with more resources at their disposal than me do it and have the car sit.
UPDATE: After finally getting enough pressure on the spring, the driver's side came loose. it was tight at first, but loosened up quick.
The passenger side was able to be hand turned once I got the spring loaded as well.
Thanks guys!
Love this forum
I think if I can't get it by the end of the weekend, it's going to the place where I'm getting it aligned and seeing if they can help. I'd rather them screw it up in their shop with more resources at their disposal than me do it and have the car sit.
UPDATE: After finally getting enough pressure on the spring, the driver's side came loose. it was tight at first, but loosened up quick.
The passenger side was able to be hand turned once I got the spring loaded as well.
Thanks guys!
Love this forum
Last edited by AverageVetteNut; May 2, 2009 at 11:27 AM.
