Thread: Do you have to remove springs to replace upper control arm?
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Old 01-17-2009, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Sugi View Post
Howdy-I have to replace my upper control arm (1983 300DT). I'm trying to determine if I have to pull the spring or if I can just put the car up on stands with the tension off the front suspension and get it in there after I remove the wheel and shock.

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Sugi
Athens, GA
Actually, you want the suspension to be loaded if the spring is not removed. Removing the shock absorber is unnecessary.
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