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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Replaced all 8 LCA bolts with the 9/16 Synnergy kit from EAD. Also did the 2 bolts on the rear Trackbar. As far as the front trackbar, I only replaced the passenger side bolt as I am assuming the driver side bolt is a 14 mm. I guess I should go ahead and see if the 9/16 bolt will fit, but from what I have read on the forum its likely that the bolt is 14mm. My question is this. Should I replace the front drivers side TB bolt or just leave this one alone as I have changed out everything else? None of my local auto parts shops have a grade 8 ( or higher) 14 mm bolt. If i should replace it I guess I will have to order the bolt online
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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The 9/16" will fit. I just did this to my Jeep.
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Blakspire
The 9/16" will fit. I just did this to my Jeep.
Did you also have to recenter your steering wheel? Mine took almost a 180* turn to recenter. What year is your jeep that had the 9/16 size n the front driver side TB?
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Its a 2010 JKUR. You should not have to recenter the steering wheel with just the 9/16" bolt upgrade. I did because I installed a whole hell of a lot more than just that
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Poker5150
Should I replace the front drivers side TB bolt or just leave this one alone as I have changed out everything else? None of my local auto parts shops have a grade 8 ( or higher) 14 mm bolt. If i should replace it I guess I will have to order the bolt online
As far as I know, only the '12's have an issue with the driver's side front TB bolt, and only then if the Jeep has a stock front TB. It's the bushing itself that won't accept the 9/16, I believe. I could be mistaken about this...

Anyway, all of my 9/16 bolts fit. I've got a FT front TB, and all went well.
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Ive got the stock front TB so I guess I will just leave the front drivers side bolt as is.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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I had the dealer install my F911 kit on my '10 with a 2" Mopar lift a few weeks ago. They installed all but 2, but didn't tell my which or why. Well it finally stopped raining here in Portland, so I crawled under the Jeep yesterday to check and the two they did not install are not the ones I expected: the bolts that attach the lower control arms to the front axle. Is there something special about those? I notice that they seem to have those cam washers. Can I just replace them with my F911's?
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by blw
I had the dealer install my F911 kit on my '10 with a 2" Mopar lift a few weeks ago. They installed all but 2, but didn't tell my which or why. Well it finally stopped raining here in Portland, so I crawled under the Jeep yesterday to check and the two they did not install are not the ones I expected: the bolts that attach the lower control arms to the front axle. Is there something special about those? I notice that they seem to have those cam washers. Can I just replace them with my F911's?
All my F911 bolts attached easily to all LCA's and all TB holes, with the exception of front drivers side TB cuz I didnt even attempt it cuz Im assuming its a 10 mm
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