Dealer says it's missing and wants to charge me $140 for part and install.... Does anyone know where I can find one for a 2007 Wrangler and what I need to do it myself?

 

Uh, take a pic of said missing bolt.

 

Buggers have it hostage at the dealer and I'm gone in a puny rental :(

I checked my rear sway bar and it's not that so I don't have a clue.

 

I need an alignment as well and they are saying to have them do the bolt before the alignment. Not sure if that's true or not cause I'd rather just install myself and save the $100 labor fee, anyone know if that's crucial to do before an alignment or not?

 

what bolt are they refering to??
when u say lateral im thinking side to side, and the only bar that goes side to side is the track bar in the rear.. im confused..
take a pic please

 

I haven't the slightest idea either... Wish I could take a pic. That's the name they told me. I think sway bar as well but don't get it. There's no way they can be talking about a control arm can they.... I don't think those bolts just fall out lol.

 

Hey again everyone, just a quick update on what this was, and you won't believe it...... Somehow my freaking Upper Control Arm Bolt was completely GONE where it attaches to the axle

I don't even know how that's possible, especially reading how much of a pain they are to get off in the first place when you want to put in adj. control arms. Anyway, pretty insane, no wonder everything felt so loose.

I also got a brand new complete tie-rod and draglink under my extended warranty, so I'm stoked!

 

How was the Jeep even drivable without the control arm attached?

 

You can drive one with just 3 arms attached, not the best thing to do mind you, but possible.