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texanrebel
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Posted: 06-August-2019 at 3:40AM |
Looking for some worldly advice / wisdom. I am removing both rear upper and lower control arms to replace the bushings.
On the rear upper control arm, the nut that is the most forward toward front of car and facing outside, I find it’s practically impossible to get any type wrench, much less socket on this thing due to the lack of clearance from the car body. So I am having to try to loosen the bolt head facing inside. It’s a 13/16” and I have tried wrenches, sockets, electric impact sockets, soaking repeatedly with PB Blaster and it is not budging. I have worked the arm up and down thinking it might loosen it some, but no movement. I’m thinking heat gun next….anyone else have similar issues & can offer a solution? Appreciate any info, will try to upload a picture later, can’t right now… |
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aquartlow
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Breaker bar and a length of 1 1/2"-2" diameter pipe for additional leverage.
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stanman
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The chances of loosening that Bolt from the head end are slim to none. It is probably seized into the bushing. It will probably take an oxy acetylene torch to break that nut free. Sometimes a nut splitter will work but more often than not it doesn't. (Murphy''s Law ) 😉
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texanrebel
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Going to try Auqa's suggestion as I do have a breaker, just need to get some pipe. A torch is what I wanted to avoid...but ....have a sneaky feeling that is what may be required. There has been no movement.
As always appreciate it guys...gradually ascending the ladder into the realm of "hey I can do THAT now"
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californiajohnny
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are you referring the the upper cross shaft nuts? i've never had a problem removing them but leverage should work fine, if not heating with a torch will do it for sure!
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JOHN
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texanrebel
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Here is a picture Californiajohnny...the arm is hanging 180 degrees down from the shaft of the bolt. I'll give it a shot this weekend with my breaker bar when I have some time.
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72FordGTS
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Mine came off easy when I removed it. I think i probably used an air impact on the bolt head and a open end wrench on the other but it was several years ago now.
I'd try soaking the nut with PB blaster over a few days then try again with a stronger impact gun. If you have access to a torch, heating the nut might do the trick too.
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texanrebel
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Breaker bar made easy work of it...hardest part was finding where in the garage it was hidden. Thanks again, one day I hope to contribute something to the forum!
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californiajohnny
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sorry for the confusion, i didn't read the "rear" part in the title post
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JOHN
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texanrebel
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Never confusion Johnny - you have been a great resource since I have been here!
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californiajohnny
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just happy to help! i ran across this site years ago while searching for parts for my car ( i didn't have all these parts and parts cars back then) everyone was great! so even though my car is finished, i'm here for life!
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JOHN
74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
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texanrebel
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Ditto...there has been a 30 year gap in my wrenching so I am relearning a bunch of stuff and gathering new knowledge everyday. I learn something everytime I come to this forum, great bunch of folks and I appreciate each and every bit of advice and help that has been sent my way.
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Funny how that works. I was in the same boat. Haha
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