Hello Y'all
I have a 2000 Ranger 2wd 3.0L

Just changed all of the Left side (Driver's side) suspension parts with no problems(Upper, lower Control arms, inner outer tie rods, coils sway bar end links and shocks)

On the Right Side I have a problem with the Lower Control Arm Bolts and Nuts. I cannot get them off. I tried PB blaster/ CRC Freeze Off (almost a can of each) Heated them with torch. NOTHING!!!! they will not budge!
One of the nuts is a lock nut (Regular bolt) and the other nut has a plate and nut with funky bolt (Is a special kind of bolt where the opposite end to the head has a a star like patter Like a reverse Torq point or like a Torq scredriver point)

My two local Ford dealership stated that the bolts and nut are discontinued item on their parts catalog

My only solution I think is to cut them out and replace them. . What kind of bolts and nuts should I get (Grade or what not?) and from where should I get them if I plan to cut the existing ones.

Hopefully someone can chime in.

Thanks

JD

 

I looked at one of the Obsolete Ford Parts Sites and yes they do not list them.

Are the bolts the ones with Concentrics on them to adjust the front end ?

For a 4x, you can buy aftermarket, or 2x I don't know for sure.

Ltr

 

Just in case some one looks at this post in search of answers.
Only if OEM is still installed on truck
The lower control arm bolt (R Side/Passenger)(Towards back of truck) is different than all the rest. The bolt has a plate/washer welded to it thus the only way to take it out is by releasing the nut. That's why I couldn't take it out as I was trying the bolt not the nut.

I was able to take it off and finish the job.

 

Hi JD,

I am having the same issue with my 1999 ranger. Except the bolts finally came free but got stripped in the process. I cannot find replacements anywhere. What was your solution?