UCA Washers

Hey guys so I'm changing out my upper control arms and I know it sometimes could be hassle putting up all those washers on, so how important are they? Because I changed one of my UCAs and didn't put any washers there, they kept on falling off so I got pissed and drove the bolt thru. So I want to know if they are crucial or I can getaway with it

 

It's not technically Friday for a few more hours

 

They are kind of important

 

I vote that it'll kill you after being driven over exactly 13 bridges but not before.

 

Nothing protecting bushings

 

they are very important.

 

Hopefully you have been keeping track of how many bridges you have crossed by now op

 

And they say posts like this only occur in the Third Gen section...

 

They're important. Others get them in all the time. It's not impossible, so you can and should take the time to do it right. We're not talking about splitting atoms here.

It can't hurt to leave them in the freezer overnight before your install. I did, but I struggled so by the time I got them in it had nothing to do with the freezer. But still can't hurt.

 

"Third Gen" is a state of mind

 

Hmm, OP's been MIA...must've lost count and crossed 13.

 

If I’m gonna go out like that I want it to be on a Friday too.

 

Unbafuckinglievable...

 

I can only imagine what torque spec he used.

 

The uca bolt must have been a breeze to put in without washers.

 

Related question, those lug nuts holding my wheels on, they important? Had trouble getting them on, so I just said f it.

 

Meh... if you can get 3 or 4 on..... yer goood.

 

Ok cool I’ll try, but can’t find the washers anywhere. Oh well.