Rear upper control arms?

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Sep 4, 2017 | 08:29 PM

thafox84

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Rear upper control arms?

Search came up empty, has anyone actually replaced them before ive got a 04 UL looking to put t-demand ruca, is there some trick or something short of pullin the whole rear subframe lol, thanks in advance

Sep 4, 2017 | 10:26 PM

HiloDB1

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Offset box end wrenches. Did mine several times without dropping the subframe.

Sep 5, 2017 | 10:19 AM

thafox84

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Offset box end wrenches. Did mine several times without dropping the subframe.

my only concern was the nut that is damn near unreachable on the backside, or does it just stay there somewhat suspended an lined up

Sep 5, 2017 | 09:26 PM

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my only concern was the nut that is damn near unreachable on the backside, or does it just stay there somewhat suspended an lined up

The nuts dont stay there you need to line them up and start threading in the bolt. Its not easy or fun but its doable. I've got it down so its pretty simple now.

Sep 6, 2017 | 10:05 AM

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The nuts dont stay there you need to line them up and start threading in the bolt. Its not easy or fun but its doable. I've got it down so its pretty simple now.

yea did it last night, one side at least gat damn those bolts are freakin tight lol