[DeTomaso] Pantera Suspension Rebuild

[Bob Radefeld]

Oh, I figured that out (without the Service Manual- duh) but 
like I said, I had to THINK about it & that hurt my brain! :o))

Bob   ( will peruse the manual next time)


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: cengles at cox.net 
  To: Bob Radefeld 
  Cc: detomaso at realbig.com 
  Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 5:16 PM
  Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera Suspension Rebuild


  Dear Bob, 


  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 . 


  Warmest regards, Chuck Engles 




  ---- Bob Radefeld <bob at dodgecarroll.com> wrote:
  > Hey Mike & Mike,
  > Was thinking along those lines and your recommendations
  > will come in handy - Thanks! I know one thing for sure, it
  > won't take me as long to "finger" out how to get the rear top
  > A-arm bolt on the right front out of it's seemingly impossible
  > position. Had to THINK awhile on that one & it HURT my
  > brain (or what's left of it!).
  >
  > Bob
  > ----- Original Message -----
  > From: mikeldrew at aol.com
  > To: mbefthomas at comcast.net ; bob at dodgecarroll.com ; detomaso at realbig.com ; cengles at cox.net
  > Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 12:13 PM
  > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera Suspension Rebuild
  >
  >
  > Mike wrote: >When I put mine on, it was literally a 3 hour job to finish both sides. All
  > I did was (in order) unbolt and hang the brake caliper, unbolt the sway bar
  > end, pop the tie rod end, unbolt the top A arm and the top of the shock, let
  > the assembly drop down and unbolt the bottom A arm bolts and pull the entire
  > L or R front suspension assembly away from the car. Swap the bushings right
  > there, and reverse the process. No popping of ball joints and messing with
  > camber and toe (though you'll need to get an alignment anyway).
  > >>>If you already have poly bushings installed, you can do this job in a matter of minutes, not hours. Just support the spindle/rotor on a jack, unbolt the upper control arm from the chassis, swap the bushings, re-attach them to the car. Then unbolt the lower control arm from the chassis, swap those bushings, reattach, and drive to your friendly alignment shop. :>)
  >
  > Mike=
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