Lower Ball Joint Replacement

[Commando66]

I’m going to be replacing the lower ball joints on my 67 Belvedere. My question is, do I need to back off the torsion bars before I split the spindle and ball joint?

 

[steve340]

I think it would pay to.

 

[70chall440]

I do not believe you do (I never have).

 

[70chall440]

Consult the FSM..

 

[Commando66]

I don’t have a FSM.

 

[BeepBeepRR]

I don’t have a FSM.

Annnnnd just like that now you do. http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=109

 

[R/T Boy 67]

If the car is blocked up under the k frame or the sub frame, then you have to. If you block it up under the lower control arms then you don't, but make sure it is blocked well.

 

[khryslerkid]

If the car is blocked up under the k frame or the sub frame, then you have to. If you block it up under the lower control arms then you don't, but make sure it is blocked well.

I miss thunk it. It's the upper arm that bottoms out on the frame. You are correct. Thanks

 

[Commando66]

Thanks

 

[JimCoronette]

I always unwind them.

There are ways to do it without unwinding the T bars, but one slip and something might get broken or maimed

 

[Demonic]

It is safer to back them off. If the lower arm is free of the spindle, the torsion bar has nothing to stop it from being forced around till it hits the K frame, other than the weight on the jackstand.

 

[YY1]

I just put a stand under the frame and keep the jack under the LCA.

You can lower the jack to relieve the pressure gradually once you get the bolts out.

Saves a TON of time and effort.

 

[4mulas]

Exactly what @R/T Boy 67 said