Lower Control Arm bolts

[SHobbs]

Getting ready to changer out the lower control arms and have read about the cam/ concentric bolts can be an issue removing. I have been searching for replacements, if I need to cut one or both does anyone have a source for these things?

 

[Yo Hoot]

Get all new hardware before you start.
I had to use a sawzall.
Got mine here but they are out of stock
https://www.rukse.com/shop-full-width/dodge-ram-parts/dtp-cam-bolts/dtp-rk3029g/

Google this
Dodge Ram Truck 2002-2009 Lower and Upper Control Arm Bolt Kit Complete 8 Bolts

 

[seafish]

Can also start soaking them down with PB Blaster ..or anything but WD40.

 

[Yo Hoot]

Can also start soaking them down with PB Blaster ..or anything but WD40.

I did everything including heat. They rust in the arm bushing and lock solid.

 

[seafish]

They rust in the arm bushing and lock solid.

Mine were not that bad, but then again I dont drive salted roads.

 

[Yo Hoot]

Mine were not that bad, but then again I dont drive salted roads.

My truck lived in salt for 18 winters. Plowed also.

 

[Ozymandias]

It heavily depends where the vehicle is used.
In Arizona they probably pop out even after a hundred years sitting.

 

[GSP7]

Mine are suck solid. Got the nuts off but bolts and cam wont adjust , bolt must be rusted solid inside the bushing sleeve. I can see the rubber twisting when i try to adjust the cam with a breaker bar, but the bolt shafts inside the sleeve wont break loose.
Cant use heat or ya gonna damage the rubber bushing.

I assume many people end up buying all new control arms, aftermarket,

 

[Yo Hoot]

Mine are suck solid. Got the nuts off but bolts and cam wont adjust , bolt must be rusted solid inside the bushing sleeve. I can see the rubber twisting when i try to adjust the cam with a breaker bar, but the bolt shafts inside the sleeve wont break loose.
Cant use heat or ya gonna damage the rubber bushing.

I assume many people end up buying all new control arms, aftermarket,

exactly... that's what I did. Went with Thuren.
My stock control arms were rusting through around the bushing.

 

[Ozymandias]

Mine are suck solid. Got the nuts off but bolts and cam wont adjust , bolt must be rusted solid inside the bushing sleeve. I can see the rubber twisting when i try to adjust the cam with a breaker bar, but the bolt shafts inside the sleeve wont break loose.
Cant use heat or ya gonna damage the rubber bushing.

I assume many people end up buying all new control arms, aftermarket,

Or factory, good quality and reasonably priced. I went OEM back then.

 

[SHobbs]

If I understand correctly the upper arms have nothing to do with front end alignment just support? My upper arms are good for now and will be replaced later.

 

[Ozymandias]

Yes, that's correct.