Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skillet · 09-20-2011, 03:02 PM

Could the nuts on the upper control arm pivot shaft be removed(and new ones installed) with a pipe wrench, since I don't have that right size socket or wrench? Or is that just too ignorant? Thanks for any help.

no moa · 09-20-2011, 03:08 PM

Go to lowes and buy the right size socket. Its a smarter move. Or rent one, some places rent sockets and wrenches.

**truckster** · 09-20-2011, 03:31 PM

You can probably borrow one from Autozone or O'Reilly. They might ask for a deposit that will be refunded when you return the tool.

eightbanger · 09-20-2011, 04:06 PM

I used a pipe wrench on mine with lots of WD40 and a good few firm whacks with a hammer on the handle to get the nut started, I put the new ones on the same way, just keep them adjusted nice and tight on the nut.

skillet · 11-13-2011, 01:04 PM

Found some large sockets at Tractor Supply at a good price and took the control arm into the store to fit a socket to it, but here's the deal - the 1 & 3/8" wouldn't fit and the 1 & 7/16" socket was loose. Maybe the replacement parts(made in China) are metric. Anyway, I ended up buying a big crescent wrench for $11 and it worked just fine(did both sides) to take the nuts off and put the new ones on, with the help of a cheaper pipe of course. Thanks very much for the replies.

cdowns · 11-13-2011, 01:17 PM

buying a large adjustable cresent wrenck that you can use for the rest of your life would seem to b a good idea

eightbanger · 11-13-2011, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

buying a large adjustable cresent wrenck that you can use for the rest of your life would seem to b a good idea

x2 on that cd.

gysgtc · 11-14-2011, 06:56 AM

I bought a large socket set at Harbor freight and it has worked great. It is on sale right now. $39
http://www.harborfreight.com/21-piec...set-40996.html

**leddzepp** · 11-14-2011, 11:05 AM

pipe wrench and a breaker bar work great
Posted via Mobile Device

skillet · 11-14-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gysgtc

I bought a large socket set at Harbor freight and it has worked great. It is on sale right now. $39
http://www.harborfreight.com/21-piec...set-40996.html

I actually thought about buying that exact set back in the summer, looks like a good deal. Thanks.

domeier · 11-14-2011, 03:57 PM

I bought a gigantic pair of pump pliers some years ago for a particular job and figured I'd never use it again. But... I'm always finding uses for it. Just used it yesterday to pinch axle u-bolts. Big tools are always good to have around.

09-20-2011, 03:02 PM	#1
skillet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: denton, tx, usa Posts: 176	Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal Could the nuts on the upper control arm pivot shaft be removed(and new ones installed) with a pipe wrench, since I don't have that right size socket or wrench? Or is that just too ignorant? Thanks for any help. __________________ 69 SB GMC LWB Fleetside 350, 09 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 liter

09-20-2011, 03:08 PM	#2
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal Go to lowes and buy the right size socket. Its a smarter move. Or rent one, some places rent sockets and wrenches. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

09-20-2011, 03:31 PM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,873	Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal You can probably borrow one from Autozone or O'Reilly. They might ask for a deposit that will be refunded when you return the tool.

09-20-2011, 04:06 PM	#4
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal I used a pipe wrench on mine with lots of WD40 and a good few firm whacks with a hammer on the handle to get the nut started, I put the new ones on the same way, just keep them adjusted nice and tight on the nut. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

11-13-2011, 01:04 PM	#5
skillet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: denton, tx, usa Posts: 176	Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal Found some large sockets at Tractor Supply at a good price and took the control arm into the store to fit a socket to it, but here's the deal - the 1 & 3/8" wouldn't fit and the 1 & 7/16" socket was loose. Maybe the replacement parts(made in China) are metric. Anyway, I ended up buying a big crescent wrench for $11 and it worked just fine(did both sides) to take the nuts off and put the new ones on, with the help of a cheaper pipe of course. Thanks very much for the replies. __________________ 69 SB GMC LWB Fleetside 350, 09 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 liter

11-13-2011, 01:17 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal buying a large adjustable cresent wrenck that you can use for the rest of your life would seem to b a good idea __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-14-2011, 06:56 AM	#8
gysgtc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sutton, WV Posts: 340	Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal I bought a large socket set at Harbor freight and it has worked great. It is on sale right now. $39 http://www.harborfreight.com/21-piec...set-40996.html

11-14-2011, 11:05 AM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal pipe wrench and a breaker bar work great Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

11-14-2011, 03:57 PM	#11
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal I bought a gigantic pair of pump pliers some years ago for a particular job and figured I'd never use it again. But... I'm always finding uses for it. Just used it yesterday to pinch axle u-bolts. Big tools are always good to have around.



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