Coil over install help

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Ifish1002

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I have a 2011 ram 1500 and I am getting Fox coil overs installed on the truck.. has anyone installed these on their truck and if so I’ve come across an issue trying to get the grade 12 bolt that is under control arm connecting to the stock shock..Is there any specific way Of getting this off or do I have to cut it off
 

smoothee

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Probably will have to cut it, it's a real common issue apparently. I had to cut both of mine out, after soaking it for days, heating it, and beating on it with a BFH.
 

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I installed the Rancho Quicklift then a year later the Fox 2.0. I don’t remember it being too difficult. I may have tapped it out while reversing it out with a ratchet. I’m sure you tried all that though.....
 

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I forgot to mention that I got away with just replacing the bushings in the LCA's afterwards. Whatever you do just make sure to use anti-seize or something equivalent on those bolts when you put it all back together.
 

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