Lower A-Arm removal 09 RTX SE

[Apex2006]

Hi guys, removing my A-Arms and Spindle to send out to have Powder Coated. My son has the 08 FX and has clear access to the rear nuts on the lower A-Arms. On my 09 RTX SE I don't have the same access. I removed all the covers and still have a hard time gaining access to the rear nuts. Advice on what else needs to be removed to gain access would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Bahr05]

Once you have the upper a-arms removed, then you can remove all the plastic and get a wrench in there to hole the nut from spinning. It's a bit of a pain, but wasn't too bad.

 

[Apex2006]

Thanks Bahr05!

 

[LJ 452]

You can work one of the tie-rod end boots loose, than get the wrench in there as well. Sure would have been nice if those nuts were welded in.

 

[moab11]

I ended up removing my subframe with the a-arms still attached because I couldn't figure out how to get those bolts undone. While I was welding in my new re-enforcements, I also welded on all four nuts for the lower a-arms, so now I can easily loosen the bolts from the middle.

Jeff