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1998 4x4 lower control arm bolts

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Old 09-21-2014, 03:46 AM
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Default 1998 4x4 lower control arm bolts

My son and I have replaced front axle because control arm mounts had rusted off-right now just have 4 standard 8 hardness bolts holding it up in place, will connect steering parts today.
Question is about the concentric lower arms bolts--best I can find is around $100/pair but Moog has a "kit" for replacements around $17 it is Moog part K100047.
I have found only four Amazon reviews on this part and is not a good part.
Anyone have tried these Moog bolts?
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Get some from a salvage yard !
 
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Not this part of the world. Probably can't imagine that the mounts rusted off, besides, the only way to get them out is sawzall or grind off the bolts because they stuck inside the bushings.
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I have one control arm washer that was left from the original axle...it measures about 45mm diameter...the Moog K100047 specs. say they are 36mm....that's like going from +-3 degree to +-1 1/2 degree when aligned. Not sure if the alignment guy can deal with that.
 
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Get the ones from Amazon, should work just fine for ya.

Amazon.com: Moog K100047 Alignment Caster/Camber Kit: Automotive Amazon.com: Moog K100047 Alignment Caster/Camber Kit: Automotive

You are right that it's just not worth it going to a junkyard for them for the reasons you stated.
 
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Not this part of the world. Probably can't imagine that the mounts rusted off, besides, the only way to get them out is sawzall or grind off the bolts because they stuck inside the bushings.
update:
I have one control arm washer that was left from the original axle...it measures about 45mm diameter...the Moog K100047 specs. say they are 36mm....that's like going from +-3 degree to +-1 1/2 degree when aligned. Not sure if the alignment guy can deal with that.
Looking @ RockAuto it seems the Moog bolts are sold individually. Raybestos has a kit, part #6111181 which states 36mm cams as well. Perhaps the measurement is not the OD of the cam but the center of the bolt to the largest diameter? Wouldn't imagine that two different manufacturers would be producing something that didn't fit. Make sure you slather anti-seize all over those bolts before installing
 
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I have some that i could send you ?
 
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Thanks Veteran, yesterday I ordered from Amazon (and a front axle actuator).
I will post after alignment guy gets done with working with the concentrics/bolts.
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Alignment guy had no problem with these 36mm washers/bolts I had mentioned at a good price...he said we had it within 1/2 degree (wow!) but he went ahead touched it up to get them "right on". Richie
 


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