Front Strut Removal? (LS1 How 2 is DOWN!)

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07-31-2008, 11:31 AM

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Front Strut Removal? (LS1 How 2 is DOWN!)

How do they come out. I removed the lower two bolts and the top two bolts. they seem to be wedged in there and i dont want to start pryin if something else needs to come off...thanks guys...

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07-31-2008, 12:15 PM

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You have to unbolt the spindle arm so it drops down. That will give you enough clearance to shimmy out the spring and shock.

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07-31-2008, 12:53 PM

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How do they come out. I removed the lower two bolts and the top two bolts. they seem to be wedged in there and i dont want to start pryin if something else needs to come off...thanks guys...

IIRC, you have to remove the top four bolts.....