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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Newport News VIRGINIA
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64 c10 lower control arm removal
I am currently trying to lower my 64 c10. I've got the front tires drums and shocks off. I've removed the cotter pins and I cannot get the control arm to drop. I've tried to separate it with a pickle wrench and it bottoms out and still won't drop. Please help.
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: San Jose Ca
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Re: 64 c10 lower control arm removal
Are you talking about the ball joints?
You can hit them from the top with a hammer (messes up the ball joint but always worked for me) or get a ball joint separator. Be careful though. The spring can hurt you when it is released.
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Re: 64 c10 lower control arm removal
yup sometime you just gotta beat the hell out of them. after my fork failed i had to hit the top of the ball joint with a 2 pound sledge and a solid piece of 2 foot long metal bar so i could get a good swing in. just take your time and take a break when you get frustrated.
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Re: 64 c10 lower control arm removal
I finally got them lose. What a project. Just beat it and soaked it with pb blast.
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Re: 64 c10 lower control arm removal
Are u cutting springs or installing lowering springs or what?
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