Need Stock uac replaced

Need the drivers side uca replaced, has some play. And no I don't want a uniball type one, I live in Canada where they use tons of salt in the winter. Anyways question is how do you get the uca bolt that's at the frame out without removing the shock...looks like there isn't much room there. Thanks

Short answer, you don't.

Long answer just undo the upper mount bolts and pull down on the LCA to get enough clearance.

t_j said:

Short answer, you don't.

Long answer just undo the upper mount bolts and pull down on the LCA to get enough clearance.

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To get enough clearance to remove the shock is what you mean?

I believe he means you get the shock down far enough to get the UCA bolts out to remove it to swap without removing the entire shock

I keep thinking to get aftermarket uac but not sure what a good choice would be with the winter here in Canada.

98infinity said:

I keep thinking to get aftermarket uac but not sure what a good choice would be with the winter here in Canada.

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It's just bling.

I have never heard of anyone breaking a stock UCA. In all reality, it gives you a little bit extra down travel but so little, its not worth considering. The only time it really comes into play is if you lock the lowers and need to adjust from the UCA, making sure to get adjustable ones.

RDFTS said:

It's just bling.

I have never heard of anyone breaking a stock UCA. In all reality, it gives you a little bit extra down travel but so little, its not worth considering. The only time it really comes into play is if you lock the lowers and need to adjust from the UCA, making sure to get adjustable ones.

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I'm glad you said that, I've come to trust your judgement on these forums. Another question for you, should I stick with Ford uac or go with another ie moog, ac delco, Napa .

98infinity said:

I'm glad you said that, I've come to trust your judgement on these forums. Another question for you, should I stick with Ford uac or go with another ie moog, ac delco, Napa .

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Well I would not consider myself an expert. Seems NTM knows more about suspension.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f9/suspension-upgrade-47525/#post980254

Granted depending on which one you choose, they do offer different angles for increased caster but will be out of Ford's spec if that matters to you or not. I just tell the alignment shop that caster will be high and to get camber and toe in spec.