Why were you taking the axle bolt out? It's totally unneccessary.

 

it's definately necessary to do the lower control arms....

if I was in your shoes I would do all four upper control arms and call it a day...should take about 2.5 hours

a friend and some beer are always good to keep around...shouldn't be difficult at all

if a bolt wont turn out...spray it with pb plaster and drink a beer while you wait

gl!

 

I would like for someone to explain to me why you have to take the axle bolt outto change the lower control arms. I most certainly changed mine and did not take the axle bolt out.

 

Well, after reading all the stuff you have posted and reading several other articles feel comfortable doing this repair. I called around just to see how much I would save on labor. Everybody is quoting about 8 hrs for $600. I also can't find a ball joint tool like everyone is suggesting. I've tried all the shops for several miles and no one knows wheres to get one. I think I'll just go with the fork since all the parts will be scrap when I'm done anyhow. I also have access to a lift and pneumatic tools, so that should speed things along. Hopefully the parts will show up before the weekend so I can get it done before too much longer. Wish me luck.

 

you don't need a ball joint tool if you're doing the control arms. the ball joint is in the control arm and you'll be changing out the whole contorl arm, not the ball joint

 

it's alot easier if you have the steering knucke out of your way....It's easier in the scheme of things...


good luck on the install, you shouldn't have any problems...

 

well, 130,000 miles in this crappy MI weather did what it would do to my car. The head of the pinch bolt on top twisted off with know warning. It just fell off in my hand. I tried to use an air hammer on the end after a good long soak from the pb (since days before even starting and every night until starting), this got me nowhere. I've got a local guy who said he can get it done for 300 bucks. Are there any other things I should try or should I just shell out the cash and let him figure it out. I really want to get it done on my own and not just throw in the towel.