front spring removal

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  1. 73curtis

    73curtis Member

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    going to replace the upper control arm, not sure about the steps I'm sure it has been posted before but I can't seem to find it, any help would be appreciated.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    will this be a complete assy?
    I use this spring compressor, rental from parts store...:thumbs2:
     

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    It's not hard to do but you'll definitely need a spring compressor. And be extremely careful with that as a suddenly released coil spring can be extremely harmful if not deadly.
     
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    can you just compress the spring enough to get the control arm out and leave the spring in the car, anyone changed the upper a arm like that, does the cover in the wheel well area need to be removed?
     
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    Like this? Yes, remove the cover.

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    thanks , I will try that.
     
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    Jeff, your throwing us off with those Falcon pics...lol
     
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    It is a good idea to lace a piece of chain through the spring while removing in case something goes awry, it won't get too far...

    Can this be done on the Maverick? - with Falcon's, I compress the spring with compressor thru the top of shock tower - against the top of the shock tower - then remove A -arms and released spring when needed (if removing spring) or just replaced the BJ's without removing wheel well spring cover.

    have fun
     
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