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Lower control arm removal

Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET 1500
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Do I need to take the load off of the torsion bars to get the LCA off? It’s basically the last piece attached to either side of my truck but I can’t get them off. I have a torsion bar Unloading tool and my new UCA and LCA’s are ready to go in, but I have no clue how or where this clamp goes.
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Thursday, March 21st, 2019 AT 1:50 AM

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Tiny
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Yes, you must back off on the torsion bar. Here are the instructions and how to place that tool on:
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Thursday, March 21st, 2019 AT 3:57 AM
Tiny
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Thank you sir.
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Thursday, March 21st, 2019 AT 9:12 AM
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You are welcome and thanks for visiting 2CarPros.
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