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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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So this weekend I went ahead and started to replace my toe arms and RUCAs with Battle Version parts. Everything went pretty smooth until I got to installing the control arm on the passenger side. For some reason the screw from the RUCA is not aligning with the hole its suppose to connect with from the wheel hub. Anyone know how I should fix this?

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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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Not sure about your issue, but where did you get the RUCA?? I thought Battle were sold out at the moment or did you buy it a while ago?
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by CodPiece
Not sure about your issue, but where did you get the RUCA?? I thought Battle were sold out at the moment or did you buy it a while ago?
Yeah, they were also out when I was looking for some. But I got these brand new from a member on this forum.
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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Fixed yet? Just saw this..

Unbolt the lower control arm and toe link to free up the hub.
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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Fixed yet? Just saw this..

Unbolt the lower control arm and toe link to free up the hub.
Thanks. Finally got the the arms on and just waiting for coilovers.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Anyone know if just the ball-joint "end" on the Battle Version rear upper control arm is replaceable? If it is, then, depending on the price of the replacement ball joint, this might be a realatively economical alternative to replacing the entire arm whenever the ball joint wears out.
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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How is the access to the two inner bolts? Do you have to lower the subframe or no?
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony1M
Anyone know if just the ball-joint "end" on the Battle Version rear upper control arm is replaceable? If it is, then, depending on the price of the replacement ball joint, this might be a realatively economical alternative to replacing the entire arm whenever the ball joint wears out.
I remember reading on Battle Version's page or somewhere about the ball joint end not needing to be replaced ever due to the materials used. Can't confirm it though since the product and its description is no longer listed on Battle Version's website.
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GS4_CS
How is the access to the two inner bolts? Do you have to lower the subframe or no?
No I didnt have to lower the subframe. If I understand you correctly, the two bolts were fairly easy to get out. Hardest part I personally encountered was what I posted here.
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