Lower control arm removal

1997 CHEVROLET 1500
200,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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XLIARSENICKX
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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.
Mar 21, 2019 at 1:50 AM
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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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Mar 21, 2019 at 3:57 AM
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XLIARSENICKX
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Thank you sir.
Mar 21, 2019 at 9:12 AM
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You are welcome and thanks for visiting 2CarPros.
Mar 21, 2019 at 10:11 AM
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