Yes, you can safely re-use the lower hardware. Locktite on the pinch bolt is overkill - just torque the bolt to spec and call it good.Jun 29, 2008
How do you remove seized lower control arm bolts?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37iB11GUIC4
Should control arms be replaced in pairs?
Control arms should be replaced in pairs — arms on both sides of a front or rear axle — if the reason for replacement is worn control arm bushings or a worn ball joint.
How do I stop my upper control arm bolt from spinning?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK1oTEdErjQ
How do you fix a loose control arm?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eHWpgtSM8Q
Why is my upper control arm loose?
Most instances when the upper control arm bushing retaining bolt loosens with suspension movement, it is caused by one of two things. First could be improper torque of the bolt. The most common thing is, the bolts were tightened while the suspension was hanging in the air.Jun 24, 2011
How do you open a seized bolt?
- Step 1: Spray Penetrating Oil on and Around the Seized Bolt. ...
- Step 2: Put on Your Work Gloves. ...
- Step 3: Use Pliers and an Extended Wrench to Loosen the Bolt. ...
- Step 4: Tap on the Wrench With a Mallet as You Pry the Bolt Loose.
What size bolt is on a lower control arm?
The problem arises because the holes for the tracks bars (TB) and lower control arms (LCA) are 9/16” while the factory bolts are 14mm.
What tools are needed to change lower control arm?
Need to replace control arms? The control arms can come in two types: one has 2 bolts through the pivot bushings, and the other has 4 bolts through the sub-frame. The 2-bolt type is quite easy to do and standard tools (metric sockets, hammer, pry bar and torque wrench) are all you need.
Can you reuse lower control arm bolts?
you can reuse them all, to some extent. they all have a torque-to number, then require a 1/4 turn, however i've done numerous jobs and reused them. these bolts are kind of expensive as well, keep that in mind.Apr 13, 2010