UCA Removal Problem

[backpacker_dlr]

I am trying to remove the Upper Control Arms on a 2003 Access Cab 4WD Tundra. I got the Passenger side off no problem but when I went around to the drive side and tried to remove the long bolt holding the UCA to the frame, the bolt hits the firewall about 2" before it comes out. I haven't read about anyone else having this issue. Am I stuck or is there a solution I haven't thought of yet? I don't really want to cut the bolt since I was planning on reusing it. And I'm not sure I would be able to get a new one in if I did. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Dave

[dezert_rida]

I am trying to remove the Upper Control Arms on a 2003 Access Cab 4WD Tundra. I got the Passenger side off no problem but when I went around to the drive side and tried to remove the long bolt holding the UCA to the frame, the bolt hits the firewall about 2" before it comes out. I haven't read about anyone else having this issue. Am I stuck or is there a solution I haven't thought of yet? I don't really want to cut the bolt since I was planning on reusing it. And I'm not sure I would be able to get a new one in if I did. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Dave

Tilt the front of the arm up and it will come out.