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987 Boxster lower control arms (tuning forks) - can't get bolt in!

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YOUR RESEARCH987 Boxster lower control arms (tuning forks) - can't get bolt in!

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twist/flex issue as car was only lifted

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Probably a twist/flex issue as car was only lifted on the side in question rather than the complete back end.
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twist/flex issue as car was only lifted

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Probably a twist/flex issue as car was only lifted on the side in question rather than the complete back end.
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Have been updating suspension on a 2006 Boxster 987.1 2.7L and after a full day getting a seized sway bar link bolt out (aaaagh) I moved to the rear lower tuning forks. I could undo the bolt connecting the fork to the subframe but could not get the bolt out despite it being loose. Now can't even get it back in. Probably a twist/flex issue as car was only lifted on the side in question rather than the complete back end. Have read tips about putting on ramps to do this. Any suggestions welcome Thanks everyone

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