Lower control arm removal

2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
256,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FRANKTJR
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Need to remove lower control arm. I have coil over springs so do I need to compress them in order to remove lower control arm?
Jul 15, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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STEVE W.
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Welcome to 2CarPros. If this is the stock GM suspension it isn't a true coil over system. The shock mounts in the middle but the spring base is in the lower control arm. As such you need to compress or restrain the spring before you remove the lower arm. Be very careful as the springs have a lot of force and can do serious damage if they fly out.
Jul 15, 2019 at 8:32 AM