AEV Control arm relocation bracket question
 

Tried to get the passenger side top control arm bolt out today and wasn't able to get the exhausted pried over enough, I was afraid something was going to break, I used a bar and a scissor jack and got it over quiet a bit but it still needed about 1/4". I decided to stop with all the cracking and popping.

Anyone know what bolt I need to replace it if I cut it? Length? Wasn't up for cutting today, I'd like to buy the replacement first.

The instructions don't tell you to loosen the bolt, then cut it off with a sawsall?

I have never heard of anyone suggesting anything different.

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Looks to me like AEV brackets come with replacement hardware.

You will want to check to see if you damaged anything with your exhaust or manifold.

lol nothing like a good old laugh :clap:

My AEV drop bracket did not come with a new bolt. I have a 2011 automatic and didn't have to cut the bolt. If you haven't already done so, try loosening or removing the front bolt so you can move the control arm around while you work it out. Worked for me.

No it states to "pry the exhaust out of the way to remove ......" I would think this is the most recent gen of product. Just bought it from northridge. You must reuse the factory bolt to secure the bracket to the frame.

I was just curious if anyone that has actually done it remembers the bolt size. I'll just cut it off and take down to the hardware store to get a replacement so no one else has to talk to me like that. Thanks anyway.

No worries. AEV should have instructed you to cut the bolt and included a replacement.

You are on the right path.

It is just a little surprising that AEV didn't include a single bolt. Most lift manufacturers that I am aware of do include a replacement bolt when their kit includes front upper arms.

I just installed the AEV 3.5 duel sport kit this weekend. I cut the bolt and uses another one I had. There is a 10.9 on the head if that helps. I installed the new bolt in the opposite direction. I used a piece of PVC to prevent the bolt from falling into the frame if that makes sense. Will be much easier to get the nut on. Just my 2 cents.

Yes I plan on reversing it like that, thanks

Ppl used to say they got the bolt out by prying the exhaust on 3.8 jk. Some even said the exhaust wasn't in the way. I tried a little prying with the jack on my 08 and thought "no way". I cut the bolt with a sawzall. Put in an equivalent bolt from fastenal. Then ordered a factory replacement (approx $20) from the dealer.

When you reverse the bolt stuff rags down in the frame to keep the bolt from getting lost in the frame if it falls.

I just removed the two exhaust flange bolts to move the pipe out of the way....easy peasy!:beer:

Ahhhhhh you are supposed to cut it off easier....usually you are supposed to get a replacement with the kit. The non metric bolt size is ½-13 x 3 ¼” Flange Hex Head Bolt and ½”-20 Hex Flange Nut install the new bolt from the outside of frame and the nut inside the frame.

I put my brackets on my 2011 a few months ago and just took off the exhaust flange bolts - took me a whole 5 minutes with just hand tools and a swivel extension.

good luck getting the 1/2-13 bolt to thread onto the 1/2-20 nut....

mines came with bolts and surely for a reason.

I think the stock bolts are not compatible if they provide new hardware with the brackets.

Must be different version out there. My instructions say to reuse the hardware.

Poor mans lock-tight. There's nothing tighter than a good cross thread.

Bahahahahaha