Re: [Healeys] Remove bolts lower A arm

[Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>]

Just about my least favorite job on a Healey. If you can get just a little 
clearance between the big, washer-shaped head you can use a pickle fork (aka 
ball joint separator) and a good-sized hammer to wedge the bolt out. Not 
elegant, and the bolt head will probably deform a little, but it can be 
straightened out on the bench. 

To get a little clearance and, if you're lucky, maybe get the bolt loose put 
the nut back on a few thread to protect the threads and use a pry bar against 
the nut, bracing somewhere on the frame. Put some anti-seize on the bolt when 
you put it back in and maybe spare yourself the grief next time. 

Anyone knows a better way I'd be glad to hear it. 

Bob 

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I am restoring a '59 100-6 and I am having trouble getting the 2 big bolts out 
that connect the lower A arms to the frame. Any ideas? Thanks. 

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