Is there a good thread on changing the front Upper Control A

CGman · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:06 am

TowNGo wrote:

So, I've got a 2006 KJ CRD and I'm replacing most of the front suspension due to a garage's installation of the wrong struts (gas liberty springs are too weak) and they missed a failed ball joint. I have removed all but the front driver's side upper control arm bolt. The nut is off, but the bolt's removal is completely blocked by an ABS line. In the opinion of the masses and Mountainman, who seemed to indicate he also ran into this problem, is it easier to bend the offending line (only about an inch from the rusty connection through the wheel well) or cut the bolt off. Either way I intend to reverse the bolt during install. Not sure how much of a production it is to repair an ABS line if it gets nicked, crimped, or ruptures. Any thoughts?

You do not want to reverse the install, just move the line enough to remove the bolt.

jws84_02 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:21 am

I'd have to double check to be sure since its been 2 years since changing mine, but I think I unbolted the line from the outside and then it could move easier out of the way to pull the a arm bolt

jrsavoie · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:19 pm

jws84_02 wrote:

I'd have to double check to be sure since its been 2 years since changing mine, but I think I unbolted the line from the outside and then it could move easier out of the way to pull the a arm bolt

X2. There are a couple threads on Lost on changing the upper control arms. Search upper control arms in the kj territory

I have some posts on there from when I changed mine.

You take the bolt out from the outside of the inner fender and the line will be lose enough to easily move out of the way far enough to get the bolt out.

I used anti-seize putting everything back together.

TowNGo · **Joined:** Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:18 pm **Posts:** 4

JrSavoie, spot on. Good memory. It allowed just enough movement of the offending brake line to get that bolt removed. Thanks for the tip and making things easier.

Is there a good thread on changing the front Upper Control A

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