Originally posted by Shaun G:
Simply stated, the A arms just will not drop low enough to remove the struts. Even when you put on spring compressors. I'll say it one more time. The A arms will not drop low enough to remove the struts. You really have two options. One, push the struts up or two, lower the subframe.
Then please tell me and countless others how we managed to remove the struts without lowering the subframe or do what you did? PRY THE A-arm DOWN,,, it's that easy, just like the how-to on this site says to do. Though you gotta do some serious prying,, it's a helluva lot easier than dropping the subframe or trying to get a jack in there,, think about it, it's basically does the same thing. Now strut removal on a 98+ is most likely easier than on a pre98,, but still no need to put a jack in there or lower the subframe. Just put a pry bar to it (long one) and have someone strong pry the arm down, doesn't take long at all.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
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