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Why won't my arm drop so I can get my shocks out

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by MGtaco2.7, Sep 9, 2017.

  1. Sep 9, 2017 at 8:35 AM
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    MGtaco2.7

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  2. Sep 9, 2017 at 8:39 AM
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    I want to say it's because you haven't disconnected the tie rod and sway bar.
     
  3. Sep 9, 2017 at 8:40 AM
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    Disconnect the two bolts holding the bj to the spindle and loosen the cam bolts
     
  4. Sep 9, 2017 at 8:41 AM
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    I have taking the bj bolts out and didn't think I needed to take sway bar bolt out?
     
  5. Sep 9, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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    Can bolts are almost out and Still won't move
     
  6. Sep 9, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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  7. Sep 9, 2017 at 8:48 AM
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    Disconnect sway bar


    Then loosen top shock bolts that tap the shock out
     
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