anyone know how to remove the lower control arm bolt off the rear strut? i have the spring fully compressed with no tension on it and it still will not move.

NEED THIS ANSWERED TONIGHT!!! CAR IS ON JACK AS WE SPEAK!!!

 

Remove the three bolts holding it on and also remove swaybar endlinks. If it still won't move use a prybar and persuade it off.

 

everything is off, the shock is literally just dangling sitting on top of the control arm and this bitch will not move.

i even put a 14mm on the bolt and tried to spin it and it won't spin. it's frozen in place and i have no clue why, nothing is bent.

 

 

^haha i actually have two 5 pound sledges out there.

 

alright i'm going to try cheating a little. is there a way to keep the threaded piece on the top of the strut from spinning while turning it with a 14mm?

 

btw my number is 352-215-0892 if anyone can offer some advice

 

Yeah you put the allen key inside of it...

 

top of the strut chillin in the wheel well


looks sloppy but there is actually no tension on in, this is the only way i could fit the compressor on there.


and the bolt that will not move


i can't upload the video for some reason but you get the picture.

 

The top part where the top most bolt is, is the shock shaft that goes through the whole thing. On the very top of it there is a place to put an allen key and you put a 14mm wrench over it. The allen key holds everything still while you loosen it. I dont see how this is gunna help you get the lower bolt off.


Back to the lower bolt on the control arm:
Once the nut is off, you got to continue to unscrew it thru the control arm. Just keep wratching it for ever.