What size nut goes here?

[Hdog911]

I think its where the upper control arm mounts to the axle. It fell off...

I also need to buy the tools to fix it. I figure a pair of spanner wrenches would work? Any suggestions?

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[ShadowsPapa]

You are going to need more than wrenches - that takes some really heavy torque.


41 ft/lbs plus 185 degrees after you hit 41 ft/lbs

 

[Hdog911]

Thank you. I guess an impact wrench is on order. Where did you find that?

Also do you know what size nut goes there?

 

[Lunentucker]

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...torque-values-all-of-them-in-one-place.67915/

You can achieve the higher torque values without a lot of effort.
Torque the fastener to the primary setting. Then use the impact to torque it the additional number of degrees.
It may help to place marks on the barrel of the socket, so you can track the movement easier by eye.

Bolt size is M16x1.50x104.00
https://parts.allmoparparts.com/v-2...suspension--front-suspension-strut-and-cradle

You can message Benny @AllMoparParts.com to confirm.

 

[Hdog911]

Thanks bro. I think its M12x1.5. I used a 19mm socket to get it off the other side. It slid nicely over the m12×1.5 bolt they had at orileys. Thanks for the tips too, hardest part will be maneuvering the torque wrench in there.

I should note 19mm was the wrong size to put over it. 18mm fits a bit better.

 

[Dougstdig]

Thank you. I guess an impact wrench is on order. Where did you find that?

Also do you know what size nut goes there?

You don’t “Need” an impact wrench. Oh crap did I just say that??? You do need a torque wrench though. Set it to 41 and listen for the click. Then…185 degrees is a touch more than 1/2 of a full turn. 360 degrees in a full circle.

 

[Hdog911]

You don’t “Need” an impact wrench. Oh crap did I just say that??? You do need a torque wrench though. Set it to 41 and listen for the click. Then…185 degrees is a touch more than 1/2 of a full turn. 360 degrees in a full circle.

Too late lol. I couldn't get the other nut (so I could tell the size and pitch) off by hand.

I went to 3 different stores and none of them had a m12×1.5. I guess the dealer is good for something... I guess.

Ill tighten the bolts I removed to sepc. But as far as making sure the rest of the bolts in the suspension are tight. Can I just run an impact over them for a second or two?

 

[chorky]

Any ideas how that came off in the first place!

 

[Hdog911]

I used my torque wrench as a hammer a couple times. I'll probably get one of those too tomorrow. I figure some locktite in there would help too.

Any ideas how that came off in the first place!

I dont know. I just got an alignment so I suspect they didn't torque to spec. I do beat the snot out of it so I will make a habit of checking all the nuts now. I had a sway bar end link nut come loose but caught that before it fell off.

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