Ramps? Use jack stands if you are going to be under the car or removeing the bolts. Turn the nut not the bolt. Turning the bolt will be very hard untill after the nut is lose because it turns the cam.

(My apology if you already know this)

 

I've faffed and farted underneath cars trying to loosen seized nuts and bolts before and know that it's a damn sight easier if you can stand up (i'm 6'6"), having the full range of movement in all your limbs.

Sometimes you just know what is needed to get the job done. Besides, the garage where the car will be on ramps has compressed air, loads of tools, and two experienced guys to help.

As I mentioned, i'll replace most of the major fluids whilst she's up there. It'll save time, money and my spine!

Thanks for the advice though, I know it's difficult to determine the level of expertise when someone's relatively new to the forum.

 

Language differences here: when we in the US think of "ramps" we see the car driven up the ramp to the top and the tires about 1 ft. off the ground. Sounds like your "ramps" are more like what we'd call a "lift" that gets the car up over your head.

 

And I learned that a "lift" in England is what we call an elevator. LOL

 

PM Nexus, he has dealt with this...

 

Like Redy2ks2k said I was thinking little plastic ramps that gets the car about 1ft. off the ground. Not what we call a lift.

 

you poor ####ing bastrd. I had the same problem once and after exhausting all the conventional tools, air tools, and chemical possibilities it wound up being many hours and many sawzall blades before the bolts could be removed. each bolt had to be cut twice on the inside between the arm and frame to free both sides for removal. probably not the best description but you'll know what i'm talking about when you have to do it.

Interesting part was that the bolts themselves had frozen so absolutely solid with the bush sleeve that they were indistinguishable as anything other than a solid piece of steel when viewed from the crosssection.

Replacement bolts and arms were required in my case.

Hopefully you will have better luck but prepare for the possibility of a real pain.

 

Krazik and I watched that. Thank god for power tools. Those manual hacksaws don't run on Pimp Juice either.

 

Sorry, I meant a lift.

I'm sure the air will be blue, but I have faith that I'll get them sorted out.

 

nexus Posted on Nov 7 2008, 01:36 AM
You mean like this?



IMO all sk2's that see the slightest bit of rain and don't live in the Sahara or something will have siezed lower arm bushings.
All of them.
One may be lucky to get one or 2 out but that's just luck.

Next thing to get is new bushings: Spoon, Mugen or that UK brand (forgot the name) because Honda does not sell seperate bushings.
Honda does a crappy job installing them dry as a bone and makes you pay $$$$ when you're coming for new lower arms.