Originally Posted by velociabstract
Guys, I need help. I got the suspension apart. I had to unhook the sway bar to get the forward bolt and spring out but no biggie. Getting it together ..... the rear A arm bolt wasn't too bad because it was easy to find a good place to pry. The front bolt I have all the way to the other side with no real pressure on it but the A arm needs to move inward about 3/8 of an inch. No matter how or where I push or pull I can't get it through the back hole. Does anyone have an idea where to pry or how to get the arm to move where it needs to be? I gave up for the day but I want to give it another go in the morning after I've regained my patience and strength. Until the second bolt I was thinking how easy it was. Now I'm worn out and frustrated. To review. The cut spring is in. The sway bar is re connected. The rear A arm bolt is in and the nut on. The front A arm bolt is installed until the hole in the rear where it goes through the frame and needs the A arm to move inwards to get the bolt all the way in. I need some helpful hints or secret techniques.
Les
les you arent alone!!! i fought this setup 4 times so far. what i did was to take a drift and drive it thru to line up the hole. (an old bolt will work also. long enough to go thru and be able to knock back out) then knock it back out and insert the bolt. look at the torx end of the bolt. it has a male slot that needs to line up to the control arm. mark the head of the bolt were the slot is on both parts and drive it home. there isnt a simple way other than jack placement and trial and error. lots of error!!