Date:         Mon, 3 Dec 2007 13:19:40 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Remove front suspension etc. as unit?
Comments: To: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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Neil, it is possible to do it as a unit but I wouldn't. The thing is
cumbersome enough when in 2 main sections. Remove the steering rack and
the sway bar. Then remove each side as a unit.

Mark



neil N wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> A quick search of archive didn't show what I need to know.
>
> I will crack as many fasteners loose as I can while front
> suspension/rack is still in.
>
> Can I remove the lower wishbone/calipers/steering rack/radius/knucles as a unit?
>
> i.e. for one side at a time, put a jack under lower arm, remove bolts
> for upper/lower arms, rack etc. seperate upper arm from upper ball
> joint, remove springs/shocks and drop lower parts as a unit?
>
> That way I could either sell as is, or if/when time comes (and it all
> fits!) install the unit in my 81.
>
> Thanks for any direction. It would save time right now.
>
> Neil.
>