Upper Control Arm Replacement
#1
Upper Control Arm Replacement
so when i was trying to separate the mount (stud) from the upper control arm.. it wouldn't budge so i hammered it to try and get it out which worked on the other side.. but this side didn't want to budge. i guess i hammered too hard and bent the threads on the stud.. and now the nut does not fit anymore..
i was wondering if i needed to replace the whole entire upper control arm or can i just get a new mount? here's what i'm talking about:
and if i understand correctly.. it is extremely dangerous to drive without that nut and pin in..
i was wondering if i needed to replace the whole entire upper control arm or can i just get a new mount? here's what i'm talking about:
and if i understand correctly.. it is extremely dangerous to drive without that nut and pin in..
#2
dangerous...no
DEADLY--YES
you can remove the control arm and have a machine shop press in new part for you
It may be cheaper- and faster- to try places like rockauto.com for a complete new arm with bushing,,compare total price of machine shop and part
DEADLY--YES
you can remove the control arm and have a machine shop press in new part for you
It may be cheaper- and faster- to try places like rockauto.com for a complete new arm with bushing,,compare total price of machine shop and part
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Are you going to replace it with ingalls adjustable ball joints? I just found out my went bad & don't know what to replace it with. By the way don't know if it helps, but there is a diy on it, scroll down to camber kit install & you find it.
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thats less $ than machine shop charges to press yours out and new one in!! score
note for others- when beating on a stud end like this- add another nut- or leave the stock one loose so a few threads are off the stud,,
then you can ~fairly safely~ hit the nut, and not hurt the threads
there are several tools to make this type job easier
dont be afraid of the loaner tool program at major parts stores--free!
(refundable deposit when you bring the tool back)
note for others- when beating on a stud end like this- add another nut- or leave the stock one loose so a few threads are off the stud,,
then you can ~fairly safely~ hit the nut, and not hurt the threads
there are several tools to make this type job easier
dont be afraid of the loaner tool program at major parts stores--free!
(refundable deposit when you bring the tool back)
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^ haha yeah.. i didn't completely look into the DIY.. i winged it kind of purposely to learn how to do the suspension myself since i had a professional install it for me at first. but yeah.. definitely nice knowing i uninstalled my suspension myself and put back the stock shocks/springs. i'm proud of myself
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