Help installing Metal Cloak rear upper control arm relo bracket

[JTPatriot]

Only way to learn is to try, ask questions and conquer. The more you know about how these items are installed and adjusted, the more confidence you will have going offroad. Do not give up!

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[BlueScapegoat]

Upper is way off Lower is off, but less so.

So you have the brackets figured out now but you just need to move the axle into place? I'd shove a pry bar between that link and the top of the mount until it drops down in there then shove a bolt through it. Don't tighten it, just put a nut on a couple threads to keep it in there. Then do the other side upper arm the same way, muscle it around a little.

Then you can rotate the bottom of the axle forward/backwards to line up the lower mounts. It can be a bit frustrating depending on how much misalignment you have but it's just kind of brute force at this point. You can always lift ether end of the axle up/down and rock it to get stuff to line up.

I don't know how you're going to get the Jeep to the pros without the axle attached to the frame.

 

[EricStanley]

So you have the brackets figured out now but you just need to move the axle into place? I'd shove a pry bar between that link and the top of the mount until it drops down in there then shove a bolt through it. Don't tighten it, just put a nut on a couple threads to keep it in there. Then do the other side upper arm the same way, muscle it around a little.

Then you can rotate the bottom of the axle forward/backwards to line up the lower mounts. It can be a bit frustrating depending on how much misalignment you have but it's just kind of brute force at this point. You can always lift ether end of the axle up/down and rock it to get stuff to line up.

I don't know how you're going to get the Jeep to the pros without the axle attached to the frame.

I’ve got the control arms back in their original stock mounts.

 

[Stan H]

Upper is way off Lower is off, but less so.

Large 2 inch ratchet strap.. Crack it over and it will drop right in.

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