Upper Control Arm Boot

[Folivo76]

So following a YouTube video on installing a Motofab 2.5” level I used a “pickle fork” to try to separate the UCA and sure enough I ripped the boot up. Does anyone know of a good replacement boot? Thanks in advance.

 

[kevinssaco]

So following a YouTube video on installing a Motofab 2.5” level I used a “pickle fork” to try to separate the UCA and sure enough I ripped the boot up. Does anyone know of a good replacement boot? Thanks in advance.

I just did too. And broke the GD pickle fork trying to separate it unsuccessfully! Frustrated!

 

[Scjon03]

Yup same here, boot all sorts of screwed up. I ordered a new upper control arm and debating on just it leave it alone. Still having been able to pop the UCA from the knuckle, prob try to use a puller.

 

[kevinssaco]

Yup same here, boot all sorts of screwed up. I ordered a new upper control arm and debating on just it leave it alone. Still having been able to pop the UCA from the knuckle, prob try to use a puller.

Looking for just the boot replacement. Anyone have a clue to the dimensions? The dealer couldn't help but suggested the aftermarket. The parts guy was cool enough knowing what I was trying. I'd rather not spend $200+ on a new control arm. There are a ton of aftermarket boots out there. I'm going to a friends house with a pnuematic ball joint seperator with multiple fork sizes the next time I attempt this and have spare boots on hand just in case.

 

[Tonycardoso]

Hello guys, This past weekend i undertook the task of installing a 2" leveling kit myself. Unfortunately like you guys and i bet everybody else attempting this with a pickle fork i tore both front upper control arm ball joint boots. I ordered a pair of replacement boots from amazon, when they arrive if they fit i will report.

 

[Scjon03]

I ordered a used UCA from ebay, costed 34 bucks. So hopefully later I can change it out and mark the bolts or whatever so I dont need to get a alignment. See how this goes....

 

[Scjon03]

Update... so I just removed my UCA using a puller from Amazon. The UCA has no adjustments and it’s just a direct bolt on. Easy. Took like 30 mins to do. Dealer/ other shops quoted me 500 bucks to change it and that’s without a wheel alignment. Lol. So now prob re order the Motofab spacers again and try it again. Of course then need a wheel alignment after.

Pictures are of bolt arms, the new one installed. And a before and after of my damage to the old arm boot.

 

[kevinssaco]

Hello guys, This past weekend i undertook the task of installing a 2" leveling kit myself. Unfortunately like you guys and i bet everybody else attempting this with a pickle fork i tore both front upper control arm ball joint boots. I ordered a pair of replacement boots from amazon, when they arrive if they fit i will report.

 

[kevinssaco]

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You mean like this? I’m throwing in the towel trying to get this GD ball joint to break!! I’ve torn the sh$t out of the boot and the stupid ball joint still won’t break free to fix the boot even!! I even tried an air hammer which was usesless! Done and done!!

 

[KRField]

To separate the ball joint get a rubber mallet or dead blow hammer and whack the the knuckle part that’s around the ball joint. Be sure to leave the nut on the bottom of the stud. If that doesn’t work, with the nut threaded on the stud with the stud slightly recessed in the nut whack the head of the nut. It should be jarred loose without damaging anything.


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[Hockey95]

Hello guys, This past weekend i undertook the task of installing a 2" leveling kit myself. Unfortunately like you guys and i bet everybody else attempting this with a pickle fork i tore both front upper control arm ball joint boots. I ordered a pair of replacement boots from amazon, when they arrive if they fit i will report.

Did this end up working? If so, what part did you order?

 

[B-Mitch]

The uca's from the mopar leveling kit are dirt cheap... I used these in my install a couple days ago. I didn't end up ripping the stock boots (just hit the knuckle with a mallet), but it was nice not having to worry about it.

 

[Kf0317]

Update... so I just removed my UCA using a puller from Amazon. The UCA has no adjustments and it’s just a direct bolt on. Easy. Took like 30 mins to do. Dealer/ other shops quoted me 500 bucks to change it and that’s without a wheel alignment. Lol. So now prob re order the Motofab spacers again and try it again. Of course then need a wheel alignment after.

Pictures are of bolt arms, the new one installed. And a before and after of my damage to the old arm boot.

What puller did you get from Amazon to remove the UCA?
Thanks

 

[Kf0317]

Hello guys, This past weekend i undertook the task of installing a 2" leveling kit myself. Unfortunately like you guys and i bet everybody else attempting this with a pickle fork i tore both front upper control arm ball joint boots. I ordered a pair of replacement boots from amazon, when they arrive if they fit i will report.

Did the boots fit ? If so can you post a link?
Thanks

 

[bigawplano]

Hello guys, This past weekend i undertook the task of installing a 2" leveling kit myself. Unfortunately like you guys and i bet everybody else attempting this with a pickle fork i tore both front upper control arm ball joint boots. I ordered a pair of replacement boots from amazon, when they arrive if they fit i will report.

Were you able to replace the UCA boot without replacing the whole UCA? I too damaged the boot installing a leveling kit on my 2019 Ram 1500

 

[kevinssaco]

Were you able to replace the UCA boot without replacing the whole UCA? I too damaged the boot installing a leveling kit on my 2019 Ram 1500

I left it alone. Decided not to lift the truck and too much trouble to put new boots on. Will just drive it until the lease is done.

 

[jeffrey5679]

Hello guys, This past weekend i undertook the task of installing a 2" leveling kit myself. Unfortunately like you guys and i bet everybody else attempting this with a pickle fork i tore both front upper control arm ball joint boots. I ordered a pair of replacement boots from amazon, when they arrive if they fit i will report.

Did you ever get a boot replacement? Which ones did you order?

 

[kevinssaco]

Did you ever get a boot replacement? Which ones did you order?

They're still beat up. Leaving it alone. Pumping grease into the joint for now.

 

[Andrew1997]

hey guys! So I actually bent in a corner of my UCA trying to get it to break loose with a hammer. Not sure if I should get it replaced. This sucks!

 

[Jeeper]

View attachment 87298 hey guys! So I actually bent in a corner of my UCA trying to get it to break loose with a hammer. Not sure if I should get it replaced. This sucks!

that won't hurt anything..are you using a dead blow hammer? Did you get it to break free?

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