[Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms?

[Joe]

If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the
lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm)

You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a
pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is
supporting the 

Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm.

 

Joe

70 SS

 

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From: chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net
[mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of BAINEY, WALTER
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front
controlarms?

 

STOP

 

 

There is pressure everywhere in there.  Take a look at how things are
connected.  The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms.  I won't go
into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be
dangerous.

 

Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond.  Spring
compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe.

 


Walt

 

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From: chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net
[mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms?

 

Hi!

 

Is there any tension from the springs on the upper "a-arms" ?

i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs?

As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm?

 

I need to change the bushings :-/

 

Pelle

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