AEV Drop Bracket BS
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Has anyone successfully removed the passenger side upper control arm bolt by prying the exhaust out of the way as instructed in the AEV drop bracket instructions? I read the instructions before I started and even went and bought a pry bar. Now I see most people just cut the bolt and replace it. I don't have that luxury as my Jeep is now disassembled so I have no way to get to the hardware store. F@$k AEV. After this ordeal I'll never purchase another product from them.
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Hmm, You could cut the bolt, install your arms minus the passenger side upper CA and therefore it becomes a teporary 3link frt. Drive to the store, install bolt
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I found a smaller diameter bolt and nut so I could limp to the store. What a pain in the ass. AEV should update their instructions to cut the bolt and they should include a replacement. There was no way in hell that bolt was coming out by simply prying the exhaust out of the way.
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It possible, I've done it.
Didnt cut the bolt.
Used a rachet strap and a floor jack to pry the exhaust out of the way. It was a bitch should cut the bolt but it was at night and I wanted it done.
Didnt cut the bolt.
Used a rachet strap and a floor jack to pry the exhaust out of the way. It was a bitch should cut the bolt but it was at night and I wanted it done.
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have helped two buds pry that over and get the bolt out on their rigs. ratchet strap and/ or prybar/ and took all of 5 minutes both times once we figured out how to do it. man up, and move it over.
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Originally Posted by JKAbomb
any difference in handling after installing. i have mine sitting in the garage waitng to install.