Loweiring spring installation - FAILED... help?
#1
Loweiring spring installation - FAILED... help?
My brother and dad and I attempted to install my KYB struts and Progress Springs today. Well we got as far as taking off the tires, disconnecting the brakes, taking out the top 3 strut mounts - but none of us could take off the two lower nuts on the control arm. These are the ones that are 19mm on one side and 17mm on the other. From all the feedback and reviews it seems like nobody has had a problem with these, but we found them impossible to take off. We tried using a Liquid Wrench and a breaker bar, I pulled so hard I broke my 17mm socket! I'm not sure how to get these off - aside from having a shop loosen and retighten them for me.
Does anyone have any recommendations or general feedback about these two bolts? Any help is appreciated, thanks!
Does anyone have any recommendations or general feedback about these two bolts? Any help is appreciated, thanks!
#3
Use PB blaster. Heat it up a bit and give it a try. If it still doesn't work its time to pay a pro or go get some airtools. I had the same problem with mine the first time but I now have the proper tools and suspension work is a breeze.
#4
One suggestion is use a crescent, open ended, or preferably box wrench to hold the bolt in place while someone else pulls hard on the nut. With a 1/2" drive socket and a long pipe you should be able to get it. Don't forget to use large amounts of PB blaster.
#9
Push up on the Nut to unscrew it? Isn't it relative to which side youre working on? I've been pushing the rachet DOWN / to the left / counterclockwise to unscrew the NUT - these bolts aren't reverse threaded are they?
#11
Would it be possible just to break the nut with this tool and replace it later?
http://www.autopart.com/Tools/file/part328.htm
http://www.autopart.com/Tools/file/part328.htm
#12
Originally Posted by Neif
Push up on the Nut to unscrew it? Isn't it relative to which side youre working on? I've been pushing the rachet DOWN / to the left / counterclockwise to unscrew the NUT - these bolts aren't reverse threaded are they?
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