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Vanagon Nut
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 Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2020 12:02 pm Post subject: 2wd Upper Control Arm Bolt: How many times you've removed? |
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Hi folks.
Given that some upper control arm bushings wear prematurely....
What's the most times you've removed re-installed the long bolt for the upper control arm? (uca)
IIRC, that long bolt uses a lock nut, if re-used too many times, is there a risk that the bolt might break when new nut installed?
Neil.
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ALIKA T3
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| Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2020 2:08 pm Post subject: Re: 2wd Upper Control Arm Bolt: How many times you've removed? |
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I wouldn't worry about breaking the bolt, it's a big ass bolt!
The nut torque is pretty low, I reuse it.
I usually put good quality bushings, so the number of times doesn't apply to me: do it once, do it right!
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GreggK
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| Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2020 2:33 pm Post subject: Re: 2wd Upper Control Arm Bolt: How many times you've removed? |
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| I've always re-used them too but if your on the fence Chris at T3 sells the bolts and I believe he can supply a nut as well. |
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Jake de Villiers
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Vanagon Nut
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| Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2020 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: 2wd Upper Control Arm Bolt: How many times you've removed? |
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Thanks people. No doubt its a big bolt but the yellow colour (IIRC) of bolt metal made me wonder about bolt grade and quality but I'm sure they're fine. That plus the required locking nut....
Jake: Hadn't looked at it from that point of view. Thanks.
I've replaced the UCA bushings once already but have no idea how many times the bushings have been replaced.
Neil.
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