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Diabel · 12-06-2004, 10:15 AM

I am trying to swap my stock RUCAs with the adjustable ones. I can't remove the inner bolt (the one that adjusts the camber). I took the nut off and bolt turns all the way around but I can't remove it, it's stuck. Didn't have any issues with the outer one...

Does it have to be in any special position to come out or do I just hammer the hell out of it?

THX

Dousan_PG · 12-06-2004, 10:54 AM

it has a notch on it and should slide thru that
if your ruca bolt is all messed up yeah hammer it out but it takes awhile
ive had mine stuck numerous times just takes some good ol elbow grease and a BFH

projectRDM · 12-06-2004, 10:57 AM

The last time it was aligned the mechanic overtightened the bolt, now the backing washer has spun out of the groove in the bolt. Only way to get it out is prying and beating.

Do yourself a favor and replace it with a standard bolt, with larger washers to keep it centered. Since you're installing an adjustable arm you no longer need the OE adjustment.

Diabel · 12-06-2004, 09:30 PM

Thank you for your help. I'll give it a try.

TurK · 03-28-2006, 06:13 PM

fuck im having the same problem....and hammering doesnt seem to be helping ?!?!?! damn it

TurK · 03-28-2006, 08:00 PM

DONE......HAMMER TIME Baby!

12-06-2004, 10:15 AM	#1
Diabel Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IL Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S14 RUCA ramoval problem... I am trying to swap my stock RUCAs with the adjustable ones. I can't remove the inner bolt (the one that adjusts the camber). I took the nut off and bolt turns all the way around but I can't remove it, it's stuck. Didn't have any issues with the outer one... Does it have to be in any special position to come out or do I just hammer the hell out of it? THX

12-06-2004, 10:54 AM	#2
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	it has a notch on it and should slide thru that if your ruca bolt is all messed up yeah hammer it out but it takes awhile ive had mine stuck numerous times just takes some good ol elbow grease and a BFH __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

12-06-2004, 10:57 AM	#3
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	The last time it was aligned the mechanic overtightened the bolt, now the backing washer has spun out of the groove in the bolt. Only way to get it out is prying and beating. Do yourself a favor and replace it with a standard bolt, with larger washers to keep it centered. Since you're installing an adjustable arm you no longer need the OE adjustment. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

12-06-2004, 09:30 PM	#4
Diabel Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IL Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you for your help. I'll give it a try.

03-28-2006, 06:13 PM	#5
TurK Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: FL Posts: 966 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	fuck im having the same problem....and hammering doesnt seem to be helping ?!?!?! damn it

03-28-2006, 08:00 PM	#6
TurK Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: FL Posts: 966 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	DONE......HAMMER TIME Baby!