Lower control arm bolt size

[Dubcc]

I’m attempting to install the whoosh 2 point trac bar. I ordered the replacement LCA stretch bolts off of Ford parts. I don’t think they are the right size.

The ones I ordered are 15mm and the stock ones on the car are 18mm.

Does anyone have a part number for these?

Here’s a pic of the ones I ordered
The bag came with 4 bolts.

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[Dubcc]

Also. How the hell do you get the stock bolts off. I know they have locktite on them, but damn.

My cordless impact won’t budge them


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[Rocketst]

Use a corded impact. It makes a huge difference. The ones I order from whoosh are always 18mm bolts. Not sure how yours are 15mm. Have you tried contacting ford about this?

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[Geebs]

I had the exact same issue with the bolts I ordered. The location on the parts diagram was correct but the bolts I received were too small. I should have just bought them from Ron @ whoosh https://whoosh-motorsports.myshopif...fiesta-st-ford-oem-control-arm-bolts-set-of-2
They might cost a little more but I never mind giving Ron my business
Mine were tight but I used a breaker bar and they did come right out. I just re-used them.

 

[Rocketst]

I’m attempting to install the whoosh 2 point trac bar. I ordered the replacement LCA stretch bolts off of Ford parts. I don’t think they are the right size.

The ones I ordered are 15mm and the stock ones on the car are 18mm.

Does anyone have a part number for these?

Here’s a pic of the ones I ordered
The bag came with 4 bolts.

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Yeah just checked the entire parts list for the subframe. You ordered the correct bolt this must be a discrepancy cuz it's not right. Return these and contact ron. He sells the correct bolts.

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[Dubcc]

Yeah just checked the entire parts list for the subframe. You ordered the correct bolt this must be a discrepancy cuz it's not right. Return these and contact ron. He sells the correct bolts.

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Thanks!! I had them on order from Ron for over a month. Damn covid messing up everything. I guess I’ll place an order with him again


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[Rocketst]

Thanks!! I had them on order from Ron for over a month. Damn covid messing up everything. I guess I’ll place an order with him again


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These parts are quickly going on backorder nationwide unfortunately and I think it's a mixture of plants losing staff cuz of covid, shipping problems and ford discontinuing the fiesta st. If you look on their site a lot of stuff is on backorder. Hope you figure this out though man. Also, check eBay. A lot of parts are held by dealers. Also another place is tasca but I'd shoot Ron and email and grab that part number from him and use that part number to search Google if it's different then the one on your bag. Just my 2 cents

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[TyphoonFiST]

I’m attempting to install the whoosh 2 point trac bar. I ordered the replacement LCA stretch bolts off of Ford parts. I don’t think they are the right size.

The ones I ordered are 15mm and the stock ones on the car are 18mm.

Does anyone have a part number for these?

Here’s a pic of the ones I ordered
The bag came with 4 bolts.

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Were these Bolts the Rear most Lower control arm Bolts? as those are a 15mm*

 

[sluggyjunx]

Trying to get a definitive answer on what the part numbers are for the two bolts use to mount the lower control arms. I replaced wheel bearings & ball joints last weekend (for the second time) and ostensibly will be doing it again in the future. I'm making a parts list to just prep everything for the next go-around. The only speed bump I have run into is the parts number for these two bolts.

I didn't think to take photos of the bolts when I did the job since I didn't think it would cause me trouble. There are two bolts - a front and rear.

When I browse all of the Ford parts websites, there's only one listing for both bolts:



Click the link and this pops up:


This appears to be correct for the rear bolt, but the front bolts are different.

Here's a screenshot from an install video of the rear bolt:


And here is the front bolt. Front bolts are installed horizontally and are larger.


A bit more poking around watching install videos, I finally narrowed it down to what I think is the correct part number:
W716414-S900 Bolt :

Here's an eBay listing at about $50 shipped for two.

It looks like Whoosh Motorsports has them for sale, $70 (for two):

They also appear to have an aftermarket version at $37 for two:


My questions are, is this the correct part number? Why can't I find it listed on any of the big online parts retailers? Is this a discontinued item? I'm thinking Whoosh is the best source for these. Just wondering if anyone has any insight. Thanks!