Front Upper Control Arm Replacement

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Nov 2, 2023 | 08:07 AM

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Rufflyer

Recovery Vehicle

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From: Collins, Missouri

They make the tool you need

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Originally Posted by Viking1

Any advice on torx upper control arm main bolts??? No room for socket and torx wrench??
what type of torx tool was used to make this happen??
thanks

For getting a torque setting with a wrench try this

Wrench adapter

I only show this as an example there are other cheaper and more expensive tools out there, just letting you know they make what you need.

Jeff

Nov 2, 2023 | 08:43 AM

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Viking1

Mudding

Joined: Apr 2018

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From: North Carolina USA

Does the extender change the torx ft lb setting??

I believe using a breather at wrench extender will change the ft lbs of 127 to a much higher setting am I correct with this train of thought?? Ugg
Jeff[/QUOTE]

Nov 2, 2023 | 08:17 PM

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Viking1

Mudding

Joined: Apr 2018

Posts: 133

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From: North Carolina USA

Upper control arms successfully replaced!

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Originally Posted by Viking1

I believe using a breather at wrench extender will change the ft lbs of 127 to a much higher setting am I correct with this train of thought?? Ugg
Jeff

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ok finished replacement of 2005 LR3 upper control arms ,sway bar links and rotors and pads all on front.

perserverance is the word. If you want to do the job correctly locked in bushings at normal ride height about 18-1/2 inches. Using boxend ofset wrenches and socket 1/2 drive and 2 extensions and 1/2 torx ratchet wrench I was able to get into the correct position to torx the bolt. Driver side harder but got it done
test drive tomorrow
thanks forum members for valued assistance.