Front Suspension Removal/Disassembly, First time for the job |
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Front Suspension Removal/Disassembly, First time for the job |
Lawrence |
Jun 16 2003, 09:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None |
Any tips for first time removal of the front suspension? The plan is to remove the suspension, clean it up and sand blast, and powdercoat.
Situation: I'm doing this in a parking lot. Air tools are remotely possible, but not feasable. I'd like to find a way to remove it in sections, if possible. I'll be working alone. Thanks, Rusty P.S. Hope everyone had a good Father's Day. My son (6 y/o) learned how to ride his bike without training wheels! |
Jeroen |
Jun 16 2003, 01:18 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Get the tie-rod tool. It works pretty easy
Oh, and don't go for the "pickle fork" one Do a search on the BBS for tie rod tool (or something similar... there's a thread about 'em with pic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)) Getting the struts of the a-arms can be a PITA too Brad had a cool tip for this: with the car on jackstands, jack up the a-arm put another jackstand under the hub of the brakedisk, so it supports the whole assembly. Remove jack. Get the BFH and give a couple of good whacks on the a-arm. The tension of the torsionbar helps pushing the a-arm down. Works like a charm! Other than that, it's all pretty straightforward If I were you, I'd get all new bolts for the susp.parts good luck cheers, Jeroen |
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