lower control arm removal prob.

[240DRFT]

i'm having a problem removing the lower arm in the front. its not the end by the knuckle, its the inside end. i got the nut off the bolt but the bolt is stuck in the bushing and it just turns when you use a wrench. it looks like i just need to hit it out with a hammer, but i cant fit a hammer in there cuz the tie rod is in the way. could someone please help me, anything will help.

[aither]

yeah, it's really no fun. I had to remove the spindle to make room for a BFH, and after enough cursing, and time spend banging on it, the LCA came out. Liquid wrench, or something similar can really help.

[Ceptos]

try putting a piece of something like 2x4 against it and then hit the wood with the hammer lower down where you can reach it...that is if you havnt solved the problem already

using something softer between the car and hammer is usually a good idea anyway

[Dori Dori]

Spray PB blaster. Walk away for 10 mins. Spray some more. Walk away for another 15 mins. Should come out 800x easier at that point.

[nismostate]

is this what you guys did or just suggestions? I plan on taking both of mine off and I remembered having problems before.

[Dori Dori]

Yes, that's exactly what I did.

[240DRFT]

i finally got it, before i got to read yur guys suggestions though. i just put a vice grip on the bushing, held it, then turned the bolt with a wrench.