just so im 100% certain. i dont have to unbolt the UCA's on the susp to install , right?

2000s4biturbo::Uli · 07-18-2005, 10:00 AM

i can unbolt the straight LCA from the subframe and that will give me enough clearance to pull out the shocks.?

also are the bolts torque to yeild? if they are, where can i pick up the bolts/nuts/washers that i will need?

Leif S4 · 07-18-2005, 10:02 AM

2000s4biturbo::Uli · 07-18-2005, 10:06 AM

i read that i dont have to, i just want to confirm.

"if you replace your stock suspension you do NOT have to unbolt the upper ctrl arms.. way too much work that is not needed. you just unbolt the lower straight ctrl arms from the front subframe , that will give you enough space to take the bottom of the shock off the ctrl arm (while you push down the bearing housing by the rotor)." - lemiuex

i searched for that.

2000s4biturbo::Uli · 07-18-2005, 10:07 AM

they are torque to yeild bolts?

Pat-SoCal · 07-18-2005, 10:13 AM

if I was doing the install, I'd pull the upper arms, but if there's a possibility of that control arm bolt being siezed then "faggetaboutit".

2000s4biturbo::Uli · 07-18-2005, 10:15 AM

i no likey touchy them.

2000s4biturbo::Uli · 07-18-2005, 10:19 AM

you want me to rip off the uca's? lol

no but seriously im just worried about snapping the bolt, id rather stay away from that.

Tomasz@Startup · 07-18-2005, 10:49 AM

I also use the jack to support the weight of the suspension as I install and remove it.

2000s4biturbo::Uli · 07-18-2005, 11:01 AM

pb blast the ****e out of it?

i have 52k on the clock, its an 01. exhaust came off no prob. a little rusty though. ere the rears prone to breaking?

2000s4biturbo::Uli · 07-18-2005, 11:15 AM

ive had bad experiences with bolts seizing and snapping off in control arms.. im nervous.

07-18-2005, 10:00 AM	#1
2000s4biturbo::Uli Elder Member Account #: 65572 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 14,240	just so im 100% certain. i dont have to unbolt the UCA's on the susp to install , right? i can unbolt the straight LCA from the subframe and that will give me enough clearance to pull out the shocks.? also are the bolts torque to yeild? if they are, where can i pick up the bolts/nuts/washers that i will need? __________________ MY BABIES a.k.a. CARS you want the best for your car? tell him i sent you. FATS database NOT stock ;^P nogaro 6mt my00, casa 6mt my01.5

07-18-2005, 10:02 AM	#2
Leif S4 Junior Member Account #: 74922 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,006	Don't have to do anything to the uppers but pull the pin bolt holding them in.

07-18-2005, 10:06 AM	#3
2000s4biturbo::Uli Elder Member Account #: 65572 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 14,240	yeah i dont want to do that quote from lemieux i read that i dont have to, i just want to confirm. "if you replace your stock suspension you do NOT have to unbolt the upper ctrl arms.. way too much work that is not needed. you just unbolt the lower straight ctrl arms from the front subframe , that will give you enough space to take the bottom of the shock off the ctrl arm (while you push down the bearing housing by the rotor)." - lemiuex i searched for that. __________________ MY BABIES a.k.a. CARS you want the best for your car? tell him i sent you. FATS database NOT stock ;^P nogaro 6mt my00, casa 6mt my01.5

07-18-2005, 10:07 AM	#4
2000s4biturbo::Uli Elder Member Account #: 65572 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 14,240	so no go on the re-using? they are torque to yeild bolts? __________________ MY BABIES a.k.a. CARS you want the best for your car? tell him i sent you. FATS database NOT stock ;^P nogaro 6mt my00, casa 6mt my01.5

07-18-2005, 10:13 AM	#5
Pat-SoCal Elder Member Account #: 16079 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 11,588	... more than one way to skin a cat if I was doing the install, I'd pull the upper arms, but if there's a possibility of that control arm bolt being siezed then "faggetaboutit". __________________

07-18-2005, 10:15 AM	#6
2000s4biturbo::Uli Elder Member Account #: 65572 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 14,240	i want to do it w/o snapping a bolt. ive heard that the uppers tend to seize i no likey touchy them. __________________ MY BABIES a.k.a. CARS you want the best for your car? tell him i sent you. FATS database NOT stock ;^P nogaro 6mt my00, casa 6mt my01.5

07-18-2005, 10:19 AM	#7
2000s4biturbo::Uli Elder Member Account #: 65572 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 14,240	lol. thats just what i need... even more strength. you want me to rip off the uca's? lol no but seriously im just worried about snapping the bolt, id rather stay away from that. __________________ MY BABIES a.k.a. CARS you want the best for your car? tell him i sent you. FATS database NOT stock ;^P nogaro 6mt my00, casa 6mt my01.5

07-18-2005, 10:49 AM	#8
Tomasz@Startup Senior Member Account #: 683 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 7,147	This is what I do... I also use the jack to support the weight of the suspension as I install and remove it.

07-18-2005, 11:01 AM	#9
2000s4biturbo::Uli Elder Member Account #: 65572 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 14,240	what can i do about the seizing? pb blast the ****e out of it? i have 52k on the clock, its an 01. exhaust came off no prob. a little rusty though. ere the rears prone to breaking? __________________ MY BABIES a.k.a. CARS you want the best for your car? tell him i sent you. FATS database NOT stock ;^P nogaro 6mt my00, casa 6mt my01.5

07-18-2005, 11:15 AM	#10
2000s4biturbo::Uli Elder Member Account #: 65572 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 14,240	spray a day ahead or before wrenching? ive had bad experiences with bolts seizing and snapping off in control arms.. im nervous. __________________ MY BABIES a.k.a. CARS you want the best for your car? tell him i sent you. FATS database NOT stock ;^P nogaro 6mt my00, casa 6mt my01.5

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