how do i remove the uper control arm bolt?

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TwistedcaB

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San Luis Obispo ( templeton )

• Dec 31, 2008

• #1

im instaling RC control arm drop brackets and im not sure how to remove the uper control arm bolt. it has the stop on the back side so that it doesnt move when ya tighten the nut so idk. probally something im over looking im way to tired haha

 

CanMan

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Location

Lake Tapps, WA

• Dec 31, 2008

• #2

Magnet or needle nose plyers from outside of the frame rail through hole in 'frame'.

 

xcm

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Location

Southern Oregon

• Dec 31, 2008

• #3

if your talking about the flag part of the bolt head hitting the hole in the unirail, just move the bolt around till it comes out, just dont lose it down the rail.

 

xjtrailrider

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Roanoke VA

• Dec 31, 2008

• #4

Axle side or frame side?

On the frame side, i took a small pry bar and removed the flag by popping it off so I could turn the bolt from the wheel well. On the axle end I couldnt pop those off so I had to clamp a vise grip to the head of the bolt and turn the nut off, 1/8 of a turn at a time, took forever!

I replaced the axle end bolt with a like size metric bolt. 8.8 grade.

 

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emr1101

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Location

Raleigh, NC

• Dec 31, 2008

• #5

Yeah, do NOT Lose it down the rail that would suck. Be very cautious with this part.

Wait, you removed the flag?

 

xjtrailrider

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Roanoke VA

• Dec 31, 2008

• #6

emr1101 said:

Yeah, do NOT Lose it down the rail that would suck. Be very cautious with this part.

Wait, you removed the flag?

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I did, they pop right off. My RE kit uses a larger bolt there so I didn't need the stock bolts anymore.

I did loose a 1/2" drive 3/4" socket down in the frame rail and I can't get it out, oh well.

 

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XJ98Jeep

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Location

Atlanta

• Dec 31, 2008

• #7

Yep, I lost my deepwell 17mm socket to the frame last time I swapped LCAs. I would advise against that.

 

mucovich

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Location

Petawawa ontario canada

• Dec 31, 2008

• #8

I used a magnet when i did mine

 

markw

web wheeler

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Location

Lakeside, CA

• Dec 31, 2008

• #9

I'm pretty sure that you're required to keep either a 15mm or a 17mm in the framerail when you install your lift. At least most people have them stored there. I know I do.

 

shelbyluvv

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Location

29 Palms, CA

• Dec 31, 2008

• #10

Mine is "stored" there as well, lol!

 

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emr1101

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Raleigh, NC

• Dec 31, 2008

• #11

haha i guess im the only luck one here! if fell through, but we were able to get it out

 

Hammered

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Location

Jeep Fiend Club

• Dec 31, 2008

• #12

xjtrailrider said:

I did, they pop right off. My RE kit uses a larger bolt there so I didn't need the stock bolts anymore.

I did loose a 1/2" drive 3/4" socket down in the frame rail and I can't get it out, oh well.

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I had that happen and somehow I got lucky and fished it out a hole in the frame rail.

 

TRAILREADYXJ

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Location

Raleigh NC

• Dec 31, 2008

• #13

I just about dropped mine the other day while installing my DBs. What I found kinda odd is the MJ didn't have the flags like every XJ I've done :dunno: .