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Total Chaos UCA how-to Install

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by SILVER06TRD, Sep 14, 2008.

  1. Jun 18, 2010 at 1:29 PM
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    i would, but i'm not replacing them :eek:, i'm just disconnecting them so i can fit the shock w/ spacers, so i need the oem uca still, and if i destroy the threads, then i'll be up a creek....
     
  2. Jun 18, 2010 at 1:32 PM
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    Ok. Then use a Ball joint puller, or a Pickle fork. Tap it in between the balljoint, and the top of the spindle, and it will pop right off.
     
  3. Jun 18, 2010 at 1:35 PM
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    A pickle fork may damage the boot if one is not careful.
     
  4. Jun 18, 2010 at 2:04 PM
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    well im going to rent a ball joint puller right now, so we'll see how it goes
     
  5. Jun 18, 2010 at 4:42 PM
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    +1.
     
  6. Jun 18, 2010 at 5:08 PM
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    the ball joint remover worked great! i just finished everything and am about to take it for a test drive. phew that was a lot more work than i thought it would take, but i'm just glad i was able to do it. thank you so much chris!!!!
     
  7. Jun 18, 2010 at 5:11 PM
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    Glad you got it, Now post up some pics!! :D
     
  8. Jun 18, 2010 at 6:36 PM
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    Congrats on getting it done.
     
  9. Jun 18, 2010 at 11:32 PM
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    even with the ball joint remover, it took a lot of good whacks from a mallet to separate it, i put a pick of the overall stance in the live thread. ill try to get a couple more later
     
  10. Jun 21, 2010 at 9:24 AM
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    so the front bushing on my drivers side UCA mushroomed out from being over greased, took it apart today to reseat it but it is permanantly deformed. i already ordered a new one fro TC and its on the way. my issue was i was not able to get the through bolt back out past the fuel lines, any ideas to help make this easier for when i replace the bushing?
     
  11. Jun 21, 2010 at 10:37 AM
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  12. Jun 21, 2010 at 1:59 PM
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    Not sure why the bolt wont come out....It went in that way, right?
     
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    yeah it just seemed like it would need alot more pressure on the lines to get the bolt back out than it did to get it in. but i guess i found the bushing to be deformed before the bolt came all the way out so i knew it had to be replaced anyway, so i figured i'd save that can of worms for when i actually replace the bushing this weekend, and just reassembled everything. was just trying to see if there was a specific trick to it or just the standard be carefull and it will come eventually with a little coaxing and frustration
     
  15. Jul 9, 2010 at 8:38 AM
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    okay, i am hung up. i can't gey the drivers side uca bolt to budge. head keeps dancing around the fuel lines. have tried taping with 3/8 extension, took spanner wrench, put behind and beat it. have put another shorter bolt in opposite side to keep it from binding up. i have passanger side done, and icons in. i have been fooling with this damn bolt for 1.5 hours now, need help.
     
  16. Jul 9, 2010 at 8:39 AM
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    Patience. It will go. You have to get it lined up perfectly. Wiggle the UCA, while pushing in the UCA bolt.
     
  17. Jul 9, 2010 at 8:45 AM
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    X2 and if you have another set of hands have them wiggle the fuel lines a little. I think if I remember there is a bolt you can take off the fuel lines to give you a tiny bit more play. Either a bolt or a clip.
     
  18. Jul 9, 2010 at 10:28 AM
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    finally got it, i just pulled on the lines and got it to spin in there. i just have to go torque everything now. will do rear later today. i feel like it is down hill from here.
    i was holding my breath when i put he nut on that bolt, i was scared i might have stripped it. that would have been a nightmare, might have had to trade the truck for a mini-van.


    not
     
  19. Jul 9, 2010 at 10:33 AM
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    It helped me to use a crow bar and apply a slight amount of pressure to the fuel lines moving them toward me. That allowed me to align the bolt so it wouldn't bind. It still took a little work but it went in. Just keep trying.
     
  20. Jul 9, 2010 at 10:35 AM
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    There's no trick. Just pull the fuel lines a little (not enough to do damage) and it will come out. It's a pain in the ass but it will come. Allow yourself plenty of time and know ahead of time that you'll get pretty frustrated and you should be ok.
     

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