I thought I would rebuild my front end as a winter project.
So far this been a nightmare. Everything is rusted and seized so I'm
going through pb blaster buy the ton. I bought a clam shell spring compressor
which I don't think this is the correct tool for this job. This tool just doesn't
seem to fit and work right. I have the shock out, and the tool is compressing the
spring, but the top of the spring still has a little tension. I think there is
a special spring compressor for this application. I'm not sure how to go about
removing the shock now? any ideas. Also the tool for the inner tie rods didn't
work I used a pipe wrench with a floor jack to break it loose, worked great.
The lower control arm will be removed when I can break loose the rear bolt
that goes through the big bushing, I just can't seem to break it loose. I've
tried a BFH and then a RBFH ( big hammers ) and lots of penetrating oil
PB blaster, knocker loose etc. I just can't free that bolt? I will be trying again
tonight. wish me luck LOL, any advice.
