Control arm jam nuts wont budge

[Sudo]

Any tips on tools for breaking free the Jam Nuts on Metal Cloak upper front double adjustable aluminum control arms? Not much room for tools and I also need confirmation of thread direction.
Frame side left hand thread?
Axle side right hand thread?

Thanks

 

[dogbreath650]

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[Alex01]

A crows foot really helps. I believe it's a 1-1/2" nut but I'm not certain.

 

[Sudo]

Yeah, I looked at those some. 1.5 " is the right size. With something that large it will still be challenging to get tools up on the frame side which is where I cant get the jam nut loose. Wondering what these got torqued down to by original owner. I cant see putting a whole lot of leverage on anything with the lack of space. Also, I noticed the passenger side control arm and full droop contacts the exhaust pipe. You can kinda see it in the photo I attached. Is that normal?

 

[pagrey]

Remove the arm and rotate it forward, bolt it back to the axle and then loosen it. Once loose you can put it back and tighten it. Less time spent overall in my opinion than messing with it in place.

 

[Sudo]

Remove the arm and rotate it forward, bolt it back to the axle and then loosen it. Once loose you can put it back and tighten it. Less time spent overall in my opinion than messing with it in place.

Yep, I think you're right about that one. I just need to get confirmation of thread direction before i get too carried away. Once I have it out, i should be able to look at threads closer as well.

 

[Goatman]

Most jam nuts are normal right hand thread (righty tighty lefty loosey) as they are easy to purchase. Left hand thread is uncommon and more expensive due to the 'specialized' uses. If you are unsure then it is most likely right thread. If still unsure just look at the exposed threads. If you can't see them then look at the other end of the link. It will have the opposite threading as the jam nut side.

 

[Sudo]

Most jam nuts are normal right hand thread (righty tighty lefty loosey) as they are easy to purchase. Left hand thread is uncommon and more expensive due to the 'specialized' uses. If you are unsure then it is most likely right thread. If still unsure just look at the exposed threads. If you can't see them then look at the other end of the link. It will have the opposite threading as the jam nut side.

Thanks for the insight.

 

[Viking Jeeper]

Is there a mark on one end of the aluminum arms? My Savvy arms have the left hand threaded end marked by a thin groove ground around the arm near the jam nut.

 

[Sudo]

Is there a mark on one end of the aluminum arms? My Savvy arms have the left hand threaded end marked by a thin groove ground around the arm near the jam nut.

Not that I've seen.