After the track bar issue, my next hurdle has been the lower front suspention "links". The lower bolt, the one with the cam adjuster, is on tighter than four hours with a can of penetrating oil and the heaviest setting on my impact wrench can handle. I'm getting ready to cut it off. Can I find this hardware at an Autozone or is it too "special"?

 

After reading Iceman's advice on another thread, I went back to the garage, cussed my head off and proceeded to tear the bolt in half with my breaker bar and an extention pipe (see attached picture of my handy work). I called Autozone and they cannot get the bolt for me so my question to the forum is now: Anyone know a good specialty hardware supplier?

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i'll bet money you won't find it at autozone. has it got a nut on one side. try applying a little heat to the nut with a plumbers type torch.

edit..... never mind, i'm too late.

 

wow my 96 wasnt that hard to do .. go to dealer for that bolt or get 2 just incase..you put a lift kit on right ? did you mark the cam side ?

 

I once read it was a dealer only item. I know for sure you can get one from them though.

 

Thanks, guys. I'll call the dealer tomorrow and see if they can order me a few.

Padodgeram: I did mark the cam groove on the frame, so once I get the replacement bolts, I'll just cut off the other side and be done. This is while installing the lift kit. 3" Skyjacker suspension kit comes with lower links - I didn't expect them to be this much trouble to replace.

 

yup i have the same 3" skyjacker with the lower control arms.. you think thats fun do the uppers LOL !!!!

 

That nut is famous for seazing in the sleeve escpecially if you live in a humid climate. Fortunatly, mine came right out. FYI, the lower arms are a breeze to replace compared to the upper arms.

 

lol....same thought ?? [sm=smarty.gif]

 

Tough in humid areas you say, how about salty-humid areas? I just moved from Indian Rocks Beach, FL, 1 block from the Gulf of Mexico (where the truck spent the last 4 years) to Bristol, RI, half a mile from Naragansett Bay. I'm burning through lots of penetrating fluid during this project...