Replacing rear lower control arms

[jeepguy4276]

On the passenger side does the exhaust need to be removed or is there a trick to removing the front mounting bolt? The bolt head faces in towards the exhaust and I don’t see how it will come out with the muffler there. It’s all stock. Any ideas?

 

[tommudd]

On the passenger side does the exhaust need to be removed or is there a trick to removing the front mounting bolt? The bolt head faces in towards the exhaust and I don’t see how it will come out with the muffler there. It’s all stock. Any ideas?

One of two ways I do it, one is to just pry muffler over
or
loosen bolt, pry part way out, cut off replace with new one ( 3 or 4 bucks at dealership )
Install the other way

 

[Aceofspades]

Like Tom said or even try using the jack to see if you can push it up as far as it can go. Might get lucky

 

[Myke]

I was able to pry the exhaust to the side and then flipped the bolt for reinstallation. If your bolts are old/rusty I would just replace them.

 

[jeepguy4276]

I just spent the money and got new bolts. They aren’t cheap. Total at the stealership with nuts and an additional 2 small bolts came to $40 or so. But now I’ll just cut both of them off since they are pretty frozen and all crusty. It’ll make the job easier in the end. I hope.

 

[jeepguy4276]

Oh just an FYI, I am using original mopar arms. They fit great.

 

[4x4illustrator]

I thought there was a recall on the rears. My 07 was replaced by a recall.

 

[tommudd]

I just spent the money and got new bolts. They aren’t cheap. Total at the stealership with nuts and an additional 2 small bolts came to $40 or so. But now I’ll just cut both of them off since they are pretty frozen and all crusty. It’ll make the job easier in the end. I hope.

40 bucks ?? last ones I bought nut and bolt was 4 dollars and a few odd cents each, less than 5 each, and that was at dealership.

 

[red450]

I thought there was a recall on the rears. My 07 was replaced by a recall.

I just had mine replaced on Tuesday, definitely check into this. Free is always better!

 

[jeepguy4276]

No open recall on mine for it. It was only in certain areas and this jeep didn’t come from here originally.

 

[jeepguy4276]

40 bucks ?? last ones I bought nut and bolt was 4 dollars and a few odd cents each, less than 5 each, and that was at dealership.

Yah, I couldn’t believe it. I was expecting $10-15. I checked the invoice a couple times in disbelief.

 

[bigtexasthriller]

I think we just had this done via recall....got a letter this summer....

 

[bigtexasthriller]

Oh, I see now that you don't have that in your area.....man, it's impressive that you're doing this yourself....sounds like a tough diy fix....

 

[tommudd]

Oh, I see now that you don't have that in your area.....man, it's impressive that you're doing this yourself....sounds like a tough diy fix....

Very easy, 10-15 minutes max , only 4 bolts
Unless you are silly enough to still have sway bar on yet:happy175:

 

[Aceofspades]

Very easy, 10-15 minutes max , only 4 bolts
Unless you are silly enough to still have sway bar on yet:happy175:

Best mod ever. Ditched both of mine. Those inside bolts sucked Impact wouldn’t fit. Never wanted to do thst again

 

[tommudd]

Best mod ever. Ditched both of mine. Those inside bolts sucked Impact wouldn’t fit. Never wanted to do thst again

I have 15-16 of them ! LOL