Lower Control Arm Bolts
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Lower Control Arm Bolts
I have a 2010 F150, 5.4L, XLT, 4WD, Extended cab, Heavy tow Package.
During Truck Inspection I needed to replace the lower control arm. When removing the Control arm bolts to rear one wouldn't budge and I had to cut it out. So the problem is I cant find a duplicate replacement. Everything listed is are upper control arm bolts. Ford says they are called a Cam Service Kit 7L123B236AB $125.55. I told they the ones I removed were not cam bolts. Something seems nefarious based on the lack of information.
Any explanation would help. Also if I am to use cam bolts what is the new torq spec.
Thanks
During Truck Inspection I needed to replace the lower control arm. When removing the Control arm bolts to rear one wouldn't budge and I had to cut it out. So the problem is I cant find a duplicate replacement. Everything listed is are upper control arm bolts. Ford says they are called a Cam Service Kit 7L123B236AB $125.55. I told they the ones I removed were not cam bolts. Something seems nefarious based on the lack of information.
Any explanation would help. Also if I am to use cam bolts what is the new torq spec.
Thanks
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I assumed upper and lower were the same size not even close on a 2010. Why is Ford telling me they are Cam Bolts. Someone must know this. The parts salesman didn't know the answer. He didn't even know the size.
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Cams replace the oem bolts that are ONLY used during assembly. The cams are required in order to perform a proper alignment as well. I've used them for decades. The first vehicles I remember them being used on was when they made a drastic change back in the 80's on GM trucks. Torque specs should be included on a read me sheet or printed on the box itself.
They sell many diffent brands of cam kits, here's one example. https://www.partsgeek.com/g3shj6q-fo...xoC6sAQAvD_BwE
And a brief video explanation.
They sell many diffent brands of cam kits, here's one example. https://www.partsgeek.com/g3shj6q-fo...xoC6sAQAvD_BwE
And a brief video explanation.
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