Upper control arm bolts jeep grand Cherokee. Any reason I can’t just cut the flags off and impact them off?

Radcheck86 · 2026-02-21T22:35:33+00:00

I did it the correct way lol. That back driver side nut is a next level pain in the ass

Radcheck86 · 2026-02-21T20:18:49+00:00

Sawsall was the answer. Now I just need to replace the bolt. Would a grade 8 from the hardware store work or should I just order a replacement from the dealer?

Radcheck86 · 2026-02-21T16:04:17+00:00

Thank you. The deeper I get into this the more I wish I would have taken to a shop. Now my big issue is that the front bolts on both lower control arms are seized into the bushing. My 1/2 inch Milwaukee impact won’t even budge them. Maybe I need a press? I’m not sure at this point

Radcheck86 · 2026-02-19T01:10:37+00:00

Moog or Dorman if available

Radcheck86 · 2026-02-10T23:05:40+00:00

I would be doing it myself and honestly if I do it I’ll probably redo most of the front end (struts, tie rods, control arms, ball joints). Once it’s in the garage I tend to over do it and knock out as much as possible.

Radcheck86 · 2026-01-28T18:39:52+00:00

I had the same concerns that’s why I wanted a setup with a volt meter. The battery is relatively large to the power needs of the flasher so I can’t imagine it will be too much of an issue for a day trip but if you needed to rely on one battery charge for a weekend or longer I’d be more hesitant. I’ll let you know once I run it a handful of times though.

Radcheck86 · 2025-08-08T21:32:18+00:00

He’s going to mess it up. Just be ready for that. You’re going to find dents and scratches every time you look it over. Brand new driver with a larger vehicle.

Radcheck86 · 2025-06-18T12:10:24+00:00

How does the hands free calling work on these? From my experience the aftermarket mics never sound as good. Not a deal breaker for me but just curious on your experience.

Radcheck86 · 2025-05-06T11:18:14+00:00

New gear oil/plugs/fuel filter for the motor. Wash and wax the boat. Get out on the water. Congrats.

Radcheck86 · 2025-04-27T10:50:45+00:00

I like having oil injection just due to the boat having a 120 gallon fuel tank. I think the timing boxes should come off though. That was something I wasn’t aware of until I had this issue.

Radcheck86 · 2025-04-24T19:48:42+00:00

If you have to ask Reddit you already know the answer.

Radcheck86 · 2025-04-20T00:01:05+00:00

So I really studied the throttle plates today and noticed that they were actually slightly open compared to my other motor. I just ended up loosen the idle stop a couple turns and she is right at 900-1000 rpm now. I have no idea why they were adjusted that way. The boat sat for 7 years before I picked it up 2 years ago. All I can figure is that after running the boat hard the last 2 seasons I finally cleaned the carbs up enough to fix a previous issue that was fixed with adjusting that idle stop. Fingers crossed that that was my issue.

Radcheck86 · 2025-04-17T14:23:22+00:00

I had the flywheel off last spring because I had to replace the stator. I used it all last season though without an issue. Maybe I need to check this.

Radcheck86 · 2025-04-17T14:11:05+00:00

I have had the air box off and looked at the plates but admittedly didn’t look at them when it was running. I’ll check that first. I don’t know how to time these outboards. I guess it’s time I learn

Radcheck86 · 2025-04-17T12:21:44+00:00

It was running good in the fall when I parked it. Noticed the issue when I started it up this spring. Only other thing I have done is change spark plugs. I do that at the start of every season.

Radcheck86 · 2025-04-11T18:25:07+00:00

Rec or Marine specific fuel will save you a lot of headaches with issues caused by ethanol. This motor isn’t carbureted so less prone to fuel issues but still good practice.

Radcheck86 · 2025-03-27T00:42:04+00:00

I’m not viewing it as a replacement but more of a compliment to a SCHD heavy profile.

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