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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 10:35 PM
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EMT to free the bolt on the upper control arm and it got to the point in the picture and the entire assembly started spinning and UCA dropped down. No idea where to go from here? Anyone else have this issue? Happened on both sides!
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 11:01 PM
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Use a pry bar to put pressure on the assembly and that will keep it from just turning.
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 11:02 PM
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Your answer is right here..... use a torch and a prybar:

https://www.f150forum.com/f34/need-help-leveling-kit-asap-294018/
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 11:04 PM
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Or hold the nut with a wrench and use a socket that fits the end of the ball joint shaft to turn it.
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ExpresswayFord
Your answer is right here..... use a torch and a prybar:


NEVER EVER use heat on ANY suspension part, it will lose it's tempering and weaken the metal to the point of failure!!!!
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 11:10 PM
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OP look at the end of the ball joint shaft, see how it looks like a bolt head, an 8mm socket should fit it, put a wrench on the nut and turn the shaft clockwise.
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 11:11 PM
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Also bring the the nut back up and clean the threads with a wire brush.
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 11:13 PM
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Man this sucks! Well all back together it goes. Thought this would be simple. Not even sure I want these in now. Was not looking to cut and pry these parts.
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Rnlcomp
Or hold the nut with a wrench and use a socket that fits the end of the ball joint shaft to turn it.
Then how would I tighten it back on once it's off.
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