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Old 11-22-2009, 03:03 PM
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I've got a little problem. I went to put in my new lower control arms, or torsion bars, seems like everyone calls them something else. But i broke the bolt trying to get it out. Question is, why is there a cam bolt even there? couldnt i just use a grade 8 bolt and a lock washer?. Autozone doesnt carry them, so it looks like i will have to go to a dealer tmrw and see if they can find one for me. I will get pics in a minute

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Do you mean Grade 8 bolt? Grade A is for food.
 
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yes grade 8 im sorry
 
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Dude! There is a cam bolt there because that bolt adjusts caster. You can't just use a bolt and washer.
 
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okay, well i didnt know what the hell it was there for. I dont see how that adjusts caster? I am not a alignment expert, sorry? could you enlighten me on how that adjusts anything?
 



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