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

[Pelle Andersson]

This is the way i planned to do it and thought might work when I looked at how things were interconnected.
I'll proceed with caution & if i notice any heavy load on the ball joint nut I'll stop! (or run)

As long as I don't let the lower arm pull the upper arm all the way down to
the rubber stop, creating a load, there should be no way the upper arm would "hit back" on me!?

I'll be careful!

Thanks!
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Joe 
  To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' 
  Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:54 PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms?


  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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