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skillet 09-20-2011 03:02 PM

Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal
 
Could the nuts on the upper control arm pivot shaft be removed(and new ones installed) with a pipe wrench, since I don't have that right size socket or wrench? Or is that just too ignorant? Thanks for any help.

no moa 09-20-2011 03:08 PM

Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal
 
Go to lowes and buy the right size socket. Its a smarter move. Or rent one, some places rent sockets and wrenches.

truckster 09-20-2011 03:31 PM

Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal
 
You can probably borrow one from Autozone or O'Reilly. They might ask for a deposit that will be refunded when you return the tool.

eightbanger 09-20-2011 04:06 PM

Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal
 
I used a pipe wrench on mine with lots of WD40 and a good few firm whacks with a hammer on the handle to get the nut started, I put the new ones on the same way, just keep them adjusted nice and tight on the nut.

skillet 11-13-2011 01:04 PM

Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal
 
Found some large sockets at Tractor Supply at a good price and took the control arm into the store to fit a socket to it, but here's the deal - the 1 & 3/8" wouldn't fit and the 1 & 7/16" socket was loose. Maybe the replacement parts(made in China) are metric. Anyway, I ended up buying a big crescent wrench for $11 and it worked just fine(did both sides) to take the nuts off and put the new ones on, with the help of a cheaper pipe of course. Thanks very much for the replies.

cdowns 11-13-2011 01:17 PM

Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal
 
buying a large adjustable cresent wrenck that you can use for the rest of your life would seem to b a good idea

eightbanger 11-13-2011 01:41 PM

Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns (Post 5007002)
buying a large adjustable cresent wrenck that you can use for the rest of your life would seem to b a good idea

x2 on that cd.

gysgtc 11-14-2011 06:56 AM

Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal
 
I bought a large socket set at Harbor freight and it has worked great. It is on sale right now. $39
http://www.harborfreight.com/21-piec...set-40996.html

leddzepp 11-14-2011 11:05 AM

Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal
 
pipe wrench and a breaker bar work great
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skillet 11-14-2011 03:15 PM

Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by gysgtc (Post 5008524)
I bought a large socket set at Harbor freight and it has worked great. It is on sale right now. $39
http://www.harborfreight.com/21-piec...set-40996.html

I actually thought about buying that exact set back in the summer, looks like a good deal. Thanks.

domeier 11-14-2011 03:57 PM

Re: Upper control arm pivot shaft nut removal
 
I bought a gigantic pair of pump pliers some years ago for a particular job and figured I'd never use it again. But... I'm always finding uses for it. Just used it yesterday to pinch axle u-bolts. Big tools are always good to have around.


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