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Old Aug 27, 2002 | 07:25 PM
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I lowered my front 1.5 years ago and set back to stock height 1 year ago.

This weekend, I tried to lower the front wheels: left side lowered 1" just fine, cannot turn the right front bolt at all (used leverage, elbow grease, etc.).

any tips? do i need to take it to a shop to take it apart?

just a little help would be appreciated...

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Old Aug 27, 2002 | 07:46 PM
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How do you lower a wheel? Reduce tire pressure?....... Sorry, couldn't help it. :nono: Are you turning the bolt in the right direction? Did you try taking some pressure off by raising the wheel slightly? I don't know if that would help, but it seems like it should. Good luck. :)
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Put another jack under the end of the spring as close to the wheel as you can get it. Jack it up a little and the bolt should turn fairly easily.
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Old Aug 31, 2002 | 06:38 PM
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