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Old 12-30-2010 | 08:40 PM
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what size are the bolts and nuts on the upper control arm for a 95 xj. its between a 14 and 15mm im going insane please help me out
Old 12-30-2010 | 08:49 PM
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did you try a 5/8"?
Old 12-31-2010 | 07:34 AM
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ugh yes but still no luck. it was a 15mm on the axle i pulled from the 87 xj so idk why it would be different
Old 12-31-2010 | 07:38 AM
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i had the same problem, couldn't get anything on mine, i ended up cutting the flag bolts off and getting what i could on them, ended up stripping them to heck and finally drilled them out, bought some grade 8 bolts and put them in there. It was a PITA...
Old 12-31-2010 | 01:53 PM
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ok well i was using a 12 point but for some reason if i switch to a 6 point it fits. hella tight fit but none the less. thanks alot you guys
Old 12-31-2010 | 02:07 PM
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it is 15mm. i just checked mine. if they are not 15mm look to see if it is stripped or rounded
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rust will also make a bolt change size.
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
rust will also make a bolt change size.
correct. i always forget about that since we dont have rust here at all
Old 12-31-2010 | 02:28 PM
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correct. i always forget about that since we dont have rust here at all
same here no rust lol
Old 01-02-2011 | 06:01 PM
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well thanks for all yalls help. i really appreciate it.
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