Question about removing the rear adjusting bolt/bushing
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From: Elk Grove CA
Question about removing the rear adjusting bolt/bushing
I wanna remove the rear adjusting bolt so I can cut the bushings. I was able to detach the sway bar, remove the bolt connecting the lower A-arm to the shock, but now I'm stuck. There is a vertical bolt that holds the bottom A-arm to the suspension but I'm not sure how to loosen it. What do I need to get it off?
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From: CONCORD NC
You can either disconnect the 2 control arm bolts, where it connects to the subframe. Or you can disconnect the ball-joint, where it connects to the upright/spindle.
The ball joing may be more difficult.
If you disconnect the concentric bolt, remember to mark the location with a sharpee, or you'll screw up your alignment.
The ball joing may be more difficult.
If you disconnect the concentric bolt, remember to mark the location with a sharpee, or you'll screw up your alignment.
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From: Rochester Hills Michigan
Originally Posted by davidfarmer
You can either disconnect the 2 control arm bolts, where it connects to the subframe. Or you can disconnect the ball-joint, where it connects to the upright/spindle.
The ball joing may be more difficult.
If you disconnect the concentric bolt, remember to mark the location with a sharpee, or you'll screw up your alignment.
The ball joing may be more difficult.
If you disconnect the concentric bolt, remember to mark the location with a sharpee, or you'll screw up your alignment.
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From: CONCORD NC
the concentric is the front bolt. It is used for holding your rear camber in place.
I assume most people who have this this already know what they're doing. However, they might being doing the ball-joint method.
I assume most people who have this this already know what they're doing. However, they might being doing the ball-joint method.
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From: Loganville GA
Originally Posted by AintQik
My ball joint popped right off. I just tapped it with the 5lb hammer and it came right off. Easy-squeezy
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