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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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Removing SBC frame pads?

Hey just wondering what is the most effective way to remove the origanal frame mounts for the SBC motor mounts. I have the back of the car lifted right now so I couldn't look to hard under the front. I thought of just tack welding the underside of the bolts and zapping them out but I dont know if you can get anything under there.
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Re: Removing SBC frame pads?

Take the A arms out for better access to the nuts inside the K member.
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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Re: Removing SBC frame pads?

Sounds like a good time to change the front springs. I am going to need 6 cyl springs. Maybe i'll just do it all in one shot.

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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Re: Removing SBC frame pads?

I get a huge extension with a swivel head and jack the front end up. It takes like an hour to do it this way and you need somebody to help you... it sucks.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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Re: Removing SBC frame pads?

Originally Posted by Fast 383
Sounds like a good time to change the front springs. I am going to need 6 cyl springs. Maybe i'll just do it all in one shot.

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that was my thinking too, along with getting new bushing pressed into the arms and some new ball joints while i was at it. worth it to do the job once and freshen things up a bit while you're in there.
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