[DeTomaso] Pantera Suspension Rebuild

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/23/10 15 16 51, cengles at cox.net writes:


> Like Mike Thomas said, peel back your carpet and look in the foot well 
> for a couple (?) of plastic plugs. Once you find them, pry one off and take a 
> flashlight and have a look. You may be surprised to see the business end 
> of that frustrating bolt and realize that you suddenly have more options and 
> angles on how to get that rascal out! Good luck and good hunting .
> 

In typical Italian fashion, the access hole that they made to get to the 
nasty bolt (nut) doesn't line up perfectly.   In my car, I have to slide the 
socket through the hole, put it on the fastener, then insert the long 
extension and start turning with the ratchet.   Once it's come loose, I can't 
simply withdraw the extension, socket and bolt.   I have to disconnect the 
extension, then wiggle the socket out, then I can finger-turn the fastener and get 
it the rest of the way out.

I really should use my nibbler and enlarge the hole--but I don't envision a 
need to remove my suspension ever again (famous last words...)

Mike