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99xjlove 08-31-2008 06:15 PM

Upper controll arm ?
 
I was just wondering if it is okay to pull the bolts out of the UCA on the axle side while there is weight on the axle. I want to replace the cam lock bolts because they don't seem to lock on to the RE CA's. I planned on using new grade 8 bolts and doing it with the vehicle on the ground.

okcjeeper 08-31-2008 06:18 PM


Originally Posted by 99xjlove (Post 48326)
I was just wondering if it is okay to pull the bolts out of the UCA on the axle side while there is weight on the axle. I want to replace the cam lock bolts because they don't seem to lock on to the RE CA's. I planned on using new grade 8 bolts and doing it with the vehicle on the ground.

I wouldn't do it I'd make sure you have some jacks under that frame..

99xjlove 08-31-2008 06:44 PM


Originally Posted by okcjeeper (Post 48329)
I wouldn't do it I'd make sure you have some jacks under that frame..

any particular reason? The UCA doesn't actually go to the frame anymore it is a radius arm set up.:dunno:

okcjeeper 08-31-2008 06:49 PM

Oh sorry I made the assumption of stop mounted UCA's...On your setup I don't know would depend on if it could affect support or not...So I don't really know...

BlueXJ 08-31-2008 06:56 PM

One side at a time on level ground would be safe I think. Do the cast one last though because it will be under a little more stress if moved at all and can take a little more abuse.

muddeprived 08-31-2008 06:58 PM

It will be fine. I've done this many times on my tj and xj as well. Mine was stock though. One at a time. Use jack stands under the frame just to be on the safe side. You just never know.

99xjlove 08-31-2008 07:56 PM


Originally Posted by muddeprived (Post 48341)
It will be fine. I've done this many times on my tj and xj as well. Mine was stock though. One at a time. Use jack stands under the frame just to be on the safe side. You just never know.


Thanks guys. I was going to do them one at a time and use a screw driver to chase the bolt out. I will be leaving the screw driver in while the bolt is out.:cheers:

BlueXJ 08-31-2008 08:15 PM

Good plan 99 but if you have a big punch/drift that will be better than the screwdriver.

99xjlove 09-01-2008 09:26 PM


Originally Posted by BlueXJ (Post 48367)
Good plan 99 but if you have a big punch/drift that will be better than the screwdriver.

Okay thanks for the heads up Blue!:thumbsup:


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