TB removal and then some!!!

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz

Hi I would use a strong arm and socket on the nut with a spanner on the other side of it. If you could get 1200fl lbs on to the bolt it would break the bolt off you are losing the torque in the extension if it's super tight you may need a pipe on the strong arm you may need to remove the spring guard and spring if you can't get on to it.
When you put it back together put the bolt around the other way so you don't have to remove the k brase to get the bolt out

Regards Glen Collins



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Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

I'm with Glen. Best done on a two post lift. First remove the shocks, spindle knuckles, spring guards and spring. If done on the floor or four post lift the front end must be jacked quite high to gain sufficient clearance for removing the spring. Glen advise for turning the bolts around is also spot on. Recommend using a spring compressor for safety sake. Otherwise be careful of the spring forces your dealing with.


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Hello Glen and Phil.....sorry for the delayed reply...as I have been out at the "Corvette Garage" working on the 74.....which has been keep me busy.... going to get back on the ZR-1 this afternoon and weekend.... I have watched another video where the front spring was not removed to remove the lower control arm.....I think all of the tension is off the spring on the driver's side as everything has been removed....as far as that k brace is....maybe I'm not seeing it correctly....but it doesn't seem like it can be removed....so going to try and remove the inner nut sides of the control arm as opposed to trying to remove the bolt from the outer head side.....we'll see what happens....thanking both of you for the replies and suggestions....very much appreciated....