I'm studying up on replacing the front springs in a 97 Chevy 2WD truck. alldatadiy.com says to remove the LCA inboard bolts, various boards say to disconnect the ball joint.

Questions:

1) I take it there's no way around removing the LCA.

2) Are the LCA inboard bolts cam bolts?

3) If I go the balljoint route, does this style remover work? I've had no success with pickle forks.



4) What kind of spring compressor is appropriate for this job? alldatadiy.com says to use a chain.

Thanks,
Sixto

I can help you with a 77 280e....

My truck has torsion bars so I am no help either.

Try here
http://gmtruckclub.com/chevytrucks.php

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pull the shock and break the bottom balljoint loose while supporting the control arm with a jack. Then let the jack down slowly and the arm will swing down and the spring should fall out.