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Control arm install

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 03blacktaco, Jul 5, 2019.

  1. Jul 5, 2019 at 10:49 AM
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    03blacktaco

    03blacktaco [OP] Member

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    2.5in leveling kit up front. 33s with 20x12
    I need to replace my control arms and when I went to replace them my control arm bolt (when taking it out) comes out under the hood by my battery and by my AC lines on the other side. Just wondering if anyone had any tips or knows how to get those bolts out without having to disconnect lines and other things
     
  2. Jul 5, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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    pairodice

    pairodice Well-Known Member

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    Just slightly bend lines and inner fender enough to get the bolt out. Don't go crazy, it bends very easy
     
  3. Jul 5, 2019 at 2:33 PM
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    AKsavanaman

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    Kings, JBA's, Dakars, Prinsu Rack, ARB, Trail gear sliders... and rust
    I just got done installing JBA arms, had to remove the airbag sensors on both sides to clear the bolt properly.... Both are held on by 10mm bolts. AC lines will bend out of the way on the pax side.
     

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