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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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Thumbs up Typical 1997 rear lca swap

Tools:
Ratchet
14mm extended socket
breaker bar
PB Blaster, Bolt loosener, etc.
Patience


STEP 1:

Loosen up rear lugs, place "roll blocker" (bricks, tires etc. anything so the car wont roll forward) in front of front tires, jack up car, place jack stands correctly, remove lugs and remove tires.

STEP 2: Once car is jacked up correctly and wheels removed. Use PB bolt loosen and spray on the 3 bolts that are going to be removed on the OEM LCA

Typical 1997 rear lca swap-2.jpg

STEP 3:

Use breaker bar and extended 14mm socket to remove the 3 bolts in the order as pictured.

Typical 1997 rear lca swap-1.jpg

STEP 4:

Typical 1997 rear lca swap-3.jpg


Look for thread to remove broken LCA bolts!!!! STUPID RUST
 
Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:19 AM
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Btw no amount of penetrating lube will prevent a snapped bolt. It rusts into the bushing for good.
 
Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:24 AM
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aint that bout a Biscuit!
 
Old Jul 12, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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I love impact guns, use one of those before a breaker bar since it torques all around the bolt head instead of all the stress from the breaker bar being uneven.
 
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 05:30 AM
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NOW i know. i had to take it to the shop and the mechanic had to grind and heat up the bolt to remove it. BUT!!!! they're installed now! YIPPEE!!

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