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Installing Bilstein adjustables this weekend!

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Old 07-26-2012, 01:46 PM
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Dude, you may have just saved me some cash. My truck is in the shop right now. They called about an hour ago saying that the bolt is completely seized on both sides (which I already figured it would be) and they're going to have to cut it out and replace the entire lower control arm. I'm going to take this info to them and see what they say.
nateroach, you just saved me at least $728. I took those bushing part #'s into the shop that has my truck and they ordered the moogs on the spot. They're going to send the LCA's back and press the new bushings in whenever they get them. If you're ever in New Albany, IN, pm me and I'll buy you a round of beers
 
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Old 07-27-2012, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoosier BigHorn
nateroach, you just saved me at least $728. I took those bushing part #'s into the shop that has my truck and they ordered the moogs on the spot. They're going to send the LCA's back and press the new bushings in whenever they get them. If you're ever in New Albany, IN, pm me and I'll buy you a round of beers
No problems bud. I was lucky enough to have a shop willing to try them for me, the least i can do is pass that info around.

if I ever go through New Albany I'll take you up on the beer.
 
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Old 07-27-2012, 02:29 PM
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spend the extra $50 and get new strut mounts.. I just replaced my front struts but reused the original strut mounts and now they are squeaking like crazy over just minor little divots in the road..
 
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Old 07-27-2012, 03:01 PM
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I agree with zoomin, if you have over 60k miles, might as well change them out at the same time.
 
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I hope I do not run into the seizing bolt when I do mine but if I do I'm glad I saw this!
 
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Originally Posted by Hoosier BigHorn
Be very prepared for having trouble removing the bolt that attaches the shock clevis (forked end) to the lower control arm. This stopped me and my dad dead in our tracks. I thought I was well prepared for this with an impact, a 2 lb sledge, and a sh*tload of PB Blaster, but I was so wrong. Some people on here had to use an air hammer and chisel. Some people got it out with a press. Some people had to cut the bolt before pressing it out.
Well i guess its bitter sweet but my bolt actually fell out, not while changing shocks either. LOL! It was A B**** lining it back up and getting it in though. BTW Dodge wants 45 dollars for those bolts lol i went to Fastenal 5 bucks for two
 
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Old 10-16-2012, 06:53 PM
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Fastenal has the bolts for the LCA?
 
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Old 10-17-2012, 11:13 AM
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Lower Shock Bolt is what i had to get.
You would be surprised what they can match




****** Sorry i just realized yall were talking about the lower shock bolt was freezing up, i should have read better


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Old 10-17-2012, 12:33 PM
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^ so were your bushings not screwed? You only had to replace bolt right?
 
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Old 10-17-2012, 01:18 PM
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My bushings arent screwed that i know.
But i had misread and thought yall were talking about the lower shock bolt sorry again.
 



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