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Need HELP!! UCA install troubles

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MyGG

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Trying to install my UMI UCA and I can't for the life of me get the old one out. Can't seem to loosen the bolts at all. Stupid Loctite that Ford uses. Any ideas? Impact wrench isn't available. How much would this cost if I took it somewhere? Thanks!
 

SpartaPerformance

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It's 1.2 hours replacement time according to my shop manual
 

DarkFireGT

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Here's a write-up done by a fellow member. Hopefully this will help. This is what I used when I installed mine.

S197 Ford Mustang Adjustable Upper Control Arm Install | StangNet
 

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I found it to be a PITA, even with the car all the way up on the 4 point lift. As I recall, they had some ridiculously high running torque as well. How long of a ratchet or breaker bar are you using? I had to use a 24" one, which was the real pain with the limited space.
 
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