How do I get the front axle LCA bolts out?

[rkwfxd]

Well I think my next option is my breaker bar and a jack and using the weight of the jeep.

I went out a purchased a longer 1/2” ratchet for the body mount bolts when I mounted the sliders. Then a bigger impact wrench for the LCA skids. Soon Ill need a bigger tool chest.

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[beaups]

Well I think my next option is my breaker bar and a jack and using the weight of the jeep..

I hope that does mean what I think it means. You are making this more difficult than it has to be. Long breaker bar or long breaker bar + torch.

 

[Odyssey USA]

The Kobalt 650 rated one works as well. Saw a YT video with a guy using it after mine didn’t budge.

 

[omnitonic]

I used a DeWalt XR impact on mine. I didn't have any trouble breaking them loose, but I fought to get the bolts out. Key was to jack up the axle just the right amount to relieve the tension. The tension was considerable.

 

[rkwfxd]

I hope that does mean what I think it means. You are making this more difficult than it has to be. Long breaker bar or long breaker bar + torch.

It means Im going to use a breaker bar on the nut and a jack on the end to jack it up under the jeep. I clearly dont have the strength ot leverage needed to get these bolts out. If I had an actual lift, I could raise the jeep and use my entire weight to pull down on the breaker bar and prob get it loose.

What did you think it means?

 

[beaups]

It means Im going to use a breaker bar on the nut and a jack on the end to jack it up under the jeep. I clearly dont have the strength ot leverage needed to get these bolts out. If I had an actual lift, I could raise the jeep and use my entire weight to pull down on the breaker bar and prob get it loose.

What did you think it means?

That’s what I thought it meant and it sounds like a bad/dangerous idea to me.

 

[Roky]

Here's my toy:

I do luv me some snap-on ..........that was my tool of choice back when I was wrenching for my rent & groceries........

 

[jjvincent]

I do luv me some snap-on ..........that was my tool of choice back when I was wrenching for my rent & groceries........

Interesting part is I got that because we had a mechanic that went MIA for 8 months. So the Snap On guy took all of the tools back that the mechanic owed money on. After 3 months, he just sold it to me for what the guy owed on it (which was $300). Then after the 8 months, the guy came back and picked up his toolbox and we never heard from him again. This gun was literally brand new and used maybe once or twice.

 

[LongTimeListener]

I’m surprised no one has mentioned PB Blaster yet. Can’t hurt. Let it soak for 45 minutes and try again.

 

[rkwfxd]

I’m surprised no one has mentioned PB Blaster yet. Can’t hurt. Let it soak for 45 minutes and try again.

It cant hurt but jeep is only a week old with under 200 miles. No corrosion yet.

 

[LongTimeListener]

It cant hurt but jeep is only a week old with under 200 miles. No corrosion yet.

Yes, but it might help with any thread locker.

 

[JasonInDLH]

That’s what I thought it meant and it sounds like a bad/dangerous idea to me.

It can’t be more dangerous than this…

And definitely agree with @LongTimeListener with PB Blaster.

 

[REDSEAL199]

I used a Bauer and it never loosened any of my front lower control arm bolts. Got my Milwaukee impact wrench and it had no problems taking those bolts off.

My Milwaukee 1/2 impact wouldn't take them off either. I used a breaker bar to get them off and some elbow grease. Hit it with some penetrating spray as well.

 

[rkwfxd]

It can’t be more dangerous than this…

And definitely agree with @LongTimeListener with PB Blaster.

What broke first, the bolt or the bar?

 

[GATORB8]

Yes, but it might help with any thread locker.

There wasn't any thread locker on mine when I did it a couple weeks ago.

My 10 year old craftsman 19.2v cordless impact got em out, and it's only rated at 300 ft lbs. Had to let it hammer at it for a few seconds. Did you let it bang on it for a while?

You can throw a pipe on the breaker bar to give you some extra leverage. Your jack handle may work if you have a floor jack. Twice the length requires half the force.

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