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The front sway bar and trailing arms that I ordered from GMPP FINALLY arrived... today.

 

I just got the car out of the shop again to finish up the original job yesterday... So here's my question.

 

Anyone have a write-up or general description how to go about swapping out the trailing arms? I have the feeling this is not something I'll be able to do myself.

 

TYiA

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yeah if they arent rusted to hell, then it just takes some muscle to break the nuts loose. that is the hardest part. a long breaker bar + PB blaster + muscles are your friends.

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It always helps to soak them up with JB-80 or whatever your choice of lubricant is. Give it plenty of time to work and don't be afraid to do it more than once. It will make your life a lot easier.

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It always helps to soak them up with JB-80 or whatever your choice of lubricant is. Give it plenty of time to work and don't be afraid to do it more than once. It will make your life a lot easier.

 

x2 I shot mine with PB Blaster a few times a day for about three days before I did the job. Definately helped.

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does anybody knows the size of the big bolt?? it's around 21mm or something I did not had the correct size :eek:

 

I had my 97 Cutlass on the lift today, the upper bolt is 15mm and the bottom bolt is 24mm.

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does anybody knows the size of the big bolt?? it's around 21mm or something I did not had the correct size :eek:

 

I had my 97 Cutlass on the lift today, the upper bolt is 15mm and the bottom bolt is 24mm.

 

THANK YOU VERY MUCH :biggrin:

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Well in that case I should be working ont hem tomorrow.

 

There is no way in HELL those bolts are rusted up or seized at all. The entire rear suspension came apart less than a month ago. I just needed someone to say its not really uberly hard. Looking at them, I figured there would be a ton of stuff that would have to come out to do it.

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