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Old 08-12-2012, 05:40 PM
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Default Problems replacing front coils

I am in progress of replacing my front coils with some DJM lowering ones. but i cant get my stock coils to pop loose. i have everything unbolted but my lower control arm just wont move enough to get my current coils out.

has anyone else had this issue or have any advice? i am following the djm manufacturers instructions
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Old 08-12-2012, 05:42 PM
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Default Re: Problems replacing front coils

You need 2 jacks so you can lower the arm fully
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Old 08-12-2012, 05:43 PM
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You need 2 jacks so you can lower the arm fully
the control arm is hanging freely, jack stands are under the frame
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Old 08-12-2012, 05:45 PM
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Take your foot and place it on the front(close to the ball joint) and push down. Sometimes the bushings stick, you may have to jack the truck up a bit more to get the clearance needed.
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Old 08-12-2012, 05:45 PM
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Or just take your lower are off...
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Old 08-13-2012, 11:23 PM
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two words, pickle fork. problem solved
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Old 08-14-2012, 05:01 PM
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Remove shocks. Have some one jump on the spindle up and down while you pull. Or goto autozone rent spring compressor for 60 dollars they give your money back when you return it
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Old 08-16-2012, 12:02 AM
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Pop the upper balljoint loose, remove the sway bar link, and use a pry bar. Be careful, you might slip and chin check your fender. Ask how I know. But it should pop out, might take some rotating.
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Old 09-04-2012, 01:51 PM
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Default Re: Problems replacing front coils

I did as s13minus said, except I just stood on my lower control arm and the spring fell right out.
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