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Old 11-15-2015, 07:06 AM
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Not good, to think I just replaced my rusty ass looking control arms for some MOOG control arms, I thought it was gonna be a good replacement.

So basically the built it bolt in the control arm has snapped off, there are two of these that support the shock. So my shock is supported by one only..its gonna be a matter of time before the other gives out from the tension.

BADDD
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GOOOD
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OLD control arm, what other side looks like.
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I would not recommend MOOG for the lower control arm, I would go with the Adelco professional quality on rock auto, only two bucks more



MY options are to drill it out, and replace with bolt and washer.

or just try to return it to moog and get the Adelco one..


Any comments, suggestions?
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Old 11-15-2015, 07:11 AM
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Drill it out.

It either was over tightened and twisted, or it was loose and was moving around. The picture kind of looks like it was twisted off from over tightening.

edit: you might be able to knock it out with a hammer like a wheel stud. It might be pressed in.
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Old 11-15-2015, 07:17 AM
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Not good, to think I just replaced my rusty ass looking control arms for some MOOG control arms, I thought it was gonna be a good replacement. So basically the built it bolt in the control arm has snapped off, there are two of these that support the shock. So my shock is supported by one only..its gonna be a matter of time before the other gives out from the tension. BADDD GOOOD OLD control arm, what other side looks like. I would not recommend MOOG for the lower control arm, I would go with the Adelco professional quality on rock auto, only two bucks more MY options are to drill it out, and replace with bolt and washer. or just try to return it to moog and get the Adelco one.. Any comments, suggestions?
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Old 11-15-2015, 07:30 AM
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djfllmn, "he-man"??

so you are saying its not a big deal?

I'd want to drill it out without releasing the springs
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Old 11-15-2015, 07:36 AM
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You may be able to use a punch and knock it out. But like others said you over tightened which brings the term "he man".
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You may be able to use a punch and knock it out. But like others said you over tightened which brings the term "he man".
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Old 11-15-2015, 08:06 AM
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Could you link me to that tool??

I tried looking up bolt punch
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Old 11-15-2015, 11:15 AM
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Just a regular punch and a BFH . lol " I tried looking for a bolt punch." ROFL
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Old 11-15-2015, 11:20 AM
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Air chisel works the best in a situation like this. However a punch and BFH does the job too
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Old 11-15-2015, 12:49 PM
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Default Re: Bolt on lower control arm has been wiped clean

bahaha I realized how noobie I would sound. When I googled it I got distracted by the Usain bolt punch fight.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
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