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Old 09-09-2012, 12:28 PM
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While installing new upper control arm bushings in the axle, I was getting pissed at my jeep for not playing nice and forgot to put something in the mount to keep it from collapsing. So what do I do know? That bracket is squished together pretty good. I'll go snap a picture and post it as evidence of my stupidity.

I've been trying to find an after market mount that I can just cut the stock mount off and weld on a new one, but haven't had any luck besides Curries J-Joint replacement which are $$$
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bend it back and plate it.
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No the mount in the axle
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Pics would help. I've never seen a UCA mount collapse because it didn't have anything in it.
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i have. its just two pieces of metal, weak pieces of metal at that. thats why i said plate it.
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Here is a picture.
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bfh them plate it
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bfh them plate it
curious how you would plate it?
kinda odd shape.. would you go all 3 sides? and drill holes for the bushing to go thru?
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most people just box them in on the front with some 3/16"

a boxed structure is much stronger than a stamped channel
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most people just box them in on the front with some 3/16"

a boxed structure is much stronger than a stamped channel
Ohhh. i had a brain fart there i guess lol.
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JKS used to make some. But just as easy to make your own. jm2c
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