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Topic: Upper control arm bolts
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4829
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 03-06-2005 06:21 PM
   
I tried searching the archives but had no luck. What I'm looking at is a 66 drivers side upper control arm.
Is there a trick to getting a wrench on the control arm mounting bolt?
I'm able to get one on all the others no problem, but this one has no room to get a wrench in. Car is on jackstands.------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 42597
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-06-2005 06:37 PM
Tight, huh? Do you need to remove an exhaust manifold/header?------------------
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4829
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 03-06-2005 06:43 PM
No, The rear bolt is loose and I'm trying to tighten it. But the bolt just spins and I can't fit a wrench on the bolt head to hold it. ------------------
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Then never to have loved a tall"
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whiteknight289
Gearhead Posts: 1164
From: Wheaton, IL, USA
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 03-06-2005 07:06 PM
Maybe you can jam a prybar or screwdriver in there to wedge it. As it starts to tighten it should lock onto the shaft and stop turning.
If you raise the control arm at the ball joint it might give you more clearance.
Scott
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4829
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 03-06-2005 07:34 PM
Good point. If I take the wheel off and place the floor jack under the lower, I might be able to jack it up enough to get a wrench to clear. Thanks------------------
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Then never to have loved a tall"
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