OK so the spring compressors I rented came broken. Awesome, another thing to hold be back. Im going to drop the k member with the c-arms and springs still in it. Can someone post pictures or a diagram(draw one up on paint?), showing what bolts I need to unbolt to drop the K member out. I don't want to end up unbolting the C-arm or something and have the spring shoot out...

Thanks guys,
-Andrew

 

first of, its the a-arms not the c-arms.

If you have eyes, you cant mistake the a-arm bolts for the k-member mounting bolts.

There are 6, IIRC bolts holding the k-member to the car, the are all going straight up.
The A-arm bolts are bolted to the a-arms and are horizontal.

There is a brake lines bolted to the topside of the k-member. Be sure to unbolt it before you try to remove it.

You have to remove the springs, The struts hold the a-arms and springs together. If you remove the struts, the spring will push the a-arm down, rather quickly if its not supported, and may blow out.

 

You might consider some serious homework before you begin--that or a serious medical bill may be coming your way.

JamesC

 

What do you think this thread is for

 

Sorry for the warning. I'm sure you'll be fine on your own. Good luck.

Oh, you might consider a manual.

JamesC

 

No I appreciate the warning. Im not trying to be a smartass. Im just on edge everything possible that could happen that creates an inconvenience for me is happening this week. It sucks.


-Andrew

 

its easy i jus did mine las week....but im a pro at it....even so...even for a novice....undo brake lines.....all little small things attached.....car on jack stands, put a jack under the a arm and undo the strut bolt on top...slowly release the jack.....done.....undo 3 bolts on each side of the k member and oull it out.....and do get a manual it works wonders....and dont kill yourself.