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Help! I can't remove upper control arm. #64003 05/26/08 04:23 PM 05/26/08 04:23 PM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 54 Franksville, WI G g-man70 OP member
g-man70 OP member G Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 54 Franksville, WI	I'm attempting to rebuild the front end on my '68 Charger but I hit a road block.. I can't get the drivers side upper control arm out. One of the bolts (torwards rear) appears to be fused to the bushing. I tried pounding the bolt out with a BFH, but is didn't budge... Anyone have any suggestions? Passenger side came out easily. Thanks

Re: Help! I can't remove upper control arm. [Re: g-man70] #64004 05/26/08 04:59 PM 05/26/08 04:59 PM
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BDW master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,702 Florida	Soak it with some PB Blaster, let it sit awhile, then give the BFH another try.

Re: Help! I can't remove upper control arm. [Re: BDW] #64005 05/26/08 05:04 PM 05/26/08 05:04 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida M mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks!
mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	Yep and then heat if all else fails, thats why I like Florida cars! Careful, your character's showing!

Re: Help! I can't remove upper control arm. [Re: g-man70] #64006 05/26/08 05:32 PM 05/26/08 05:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,357 Rancho Cordova, California (Sa... hemi71x master
hemi71x master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,357 Rancho Cordova, California (Sa...	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...E:IT&ih=016 By the time you get done, your going to need a set of upper control arm adjuster bolts that i sell. RF-4C Phantom 69-370 Zweibrucken, Germany

Re: Help! I can't remove upper control arm. [Re: hemi71x] #64007 05/26/08 06:22 PM 05/26/08 06:22 PM
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screamindriver master Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,194 Harrisburg, Pa.	And don't forget to unscrew the upper ball joint before you remove the UCA if that's in the plans also...

Re: Help! I can't remove upper control arm. [Re: screamindriver] #64008 05/26/08 07:59 PM 05/26/08 07:59 PM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 54 Franksville, WI G g-man70 OP member
g-man70 OP member G Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 54 Franksville, WI	I have the upper ball joints out already. I sprayed the areas with PB Blaster. If that doesn't work, I try using heat. I was concerned about the bushings, but I have new ones.

Re: Help! I can't remove upper control arm. [Re: g-man70] #64009 05/26/08 08:21 PM 05/26/08 08:21 PM
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mopowertim super gas M Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,389 Asheboro NC	PB blast n patience. You can also burn the old rubber out of the bushing with a torch- also try rapping the adjuster bolt with a drift and a 2 lb hammer to break the rust free. If you can't outrun it-Outlaw it! The King

Re: Help! I can't remove upper control arm. [Re: mopowertim] #64010 05/27/08 03:42 PM 05/27/08 03:42 PM
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g-man70 OP member G Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 54 Franksville, WI	OK, I tried PB Blaster..no luck, heat..no luck, drift..no luck(it just bent the cam). I'm starting to think that I'm going to have to cut the adjuster bolt out. Not sure how yet though. I have a grinder, saws all, and dremel. I think the grinder and saws all are too big, but I don't have a cutting disc big enough for the dremel.

Re: Help! I can't remove upper control arm. [Re: g-man70] #64011 05/27/08 03:53 PM 05/27/08 03:53 PM
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craigsmytcudas enthusiast C Joined: May 2008 Posts: 329 tx	hi i had two customer cars this year with the same problem.i used a sazall it took three blades each bolt aprox time 30 min .i cut at the rubber with the lip as a guide with the arm at full up position. it wont seem like progress untill you pass the hardend outer edge of your bolt then it gets easier good luck

Re: Help! I can't remove upper control arm. [Re: craigsmytcudas] #64012 05/27/08 03:57 PM 05/27/08 03:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 74,942 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 74,942 U.S.S.A.	Quote: hi i had two customer cars this year with the same problem.i used a sazall it took three blades each bolt aprox time 30 min .i cut at the rubber with the lip as a guide with the arm at full up position. it wont seem like progress untill you pass the hardend outer edge of your bolt then it gets easier good luck what he said , you have to cut it in the wheelwell , get carbide sawzall blades if possible .

Re: Help! I can't remove upper control arm. [Re: JohnRR] #64013 05/27/08 04:37 PM 05/27/08 04:37 PM
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pnypwr master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,872 connecticut	Quote: Quote: hi i had two customer cars this year with the same problem.i used a sazall it took three blades each bolt aprox time 30 min .i cut at the rubber with the lip as a guide with the arm at full up position. it wont seem like progress untill you pass the hardend outer edge of your bolt then it gets easier good luck what he said , you have to cut it in the wheelwell , get carbide sawzall blades if possible . un new englanders are very fermiliar with that procedure...heck were surprised if we dont have to cut them! "Are you gonna bark all day lil doggy? Or are you gonna bite?" 05 ram 2500 ctd 74 gremlin x 360 65 mustang 347 70 coronet R/T 440 03 Mach 1

Re: Help! I can't remove upper control arm. [Re: pnypwr] #64014 05/27/08 06:36 PM 05/27/08 06:36 PM
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g-man70 OP member G Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 54 Franksville, WI	Looks like the sawzall will work. I only had one blade and made it about 1/3 the way before it broke. I'll pick up more blades tonight and finish cutting tomorrow night. Thanks for the input!

Re: Help! I can't remove upper control arm. [Re: g-man70] #64015 05/27/08 07:27 PM 05/27/08 07:27 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,344 Cincinnati, OH 6 6T6Cuda top fuel
6T6Cuda top fuel 6 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,344 Cincinnati, OH	Usually if you get enough toque to bust them loose they snap... At least that is my experience... - HEAT does help...

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