Rear Lateral Control Arm Replacement - Realignment Problem (1 Viewer)

[Beto Cruiser]

Went through and replaced all 5 rear control arms with OEM from IMPEX. Hit a snag with the lateral control arm. I can't seem to realign it enough to get the bolt through. I've tried jacking one side of frame, other side of frame, wheels on, wheels off, frame on stands and jacking right/left/middle of rear diff, ratchet straps, hammering things, etc... nothing is working. I compared new to old and both parts are identical. Any advice on how I can roll the rear diff enough to align this?

Thanks

 

[Eyedaho]

You might try the pointy end of a spud wrench to align it.

 

[delz05]

Full size heavy duty pipe wrench... (plumber's wrench) and make sure the opposite end is loose as well.

 

[AARONTLC]

Full size heavy duty pipe wrench... (plumber's wrench) and make sure the opposite end is loose as well.

X2. Cheater bar on pipe wrench if needed. If you are on Jack stands then get it on the ground before doing this. Good luck!

 

[Beto Cruiser]

3' pipe wrench on the control arm did the trick! Finally had an excuse to buy such an obnoxiously large wrench.

 

[delz05]

Glad it worked out!