Issue with front lowering bolts
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Burning Brakes
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From: Fort Wayne IN
Issue with front lowering bolts
I'm having an issue with the front bolts, I can not break them loose no matter what I try. Is there a certain way to this? Ive supported the car, the spring, the spindle, still cant get it loose. Any ideas or help would be appreciated.
Team Owner
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From: Ventura County, Calif
Haven't dealt with it personally but most people used to recommend letting it soak for 24-48 hours. I haven't seen a discussion in a long time so I don't know if that's still true. May be worth a try since you're having trouble though. 
Le Mans Master
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Are you *sure* you're lifting JUST the spring end and not putting upward pressure on the a-arm too?
You HAVE to get the spring end to lift off the a-arm before the bolt will move, as upward pressure of the a-arm is what keeps the bolt from turning under normal driving conditions.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1589671379
You HAVE to get the spring end to lift off the a-arm before the bolt will move, as upward pressure of the a-arm is what keeps the bolt from turning under normal driving conditions.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1589671379
Last edited by Kent1999; Jun 21, 2015 at 12:11 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Texas
Are you *sure* you're lifting JUST the spring end and not putting upward pressure on the a-arm too?
You HAVE to get the spring end to lift off the a-arm before the bolt will move, as upward pressure of the a-arm is what keeps the bolt from turning under normal driving conditions.
You HAVE to get the spring end to lift off the a-arm before the bolt will move, as upward pressure of the a-arm is what keeps the bolt from turning under normal driving conditions.
