Stuck bolt during suspension install
03-23-2006, 08:43 PM
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Stuck bolt during suspension install Well after about 3hrs of trying to install my new koni sa's I didnt get to put the drivers side in 
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The bolt that was stuck was one of those stupid T-50 torx bolts that are located under the hood by the master cylinder. The damn thing would NOT budge...even on the air gun. I broke 3 T-50's trying to get the f*cking thing out, and almost stripped the star pattern. I had it soaking in liquid wrench for a while too.
Any suggestions guys? I had to put the whole assembly back together too because I had to drive home, which pisses me off
edit: Also, can I replace those rediculous torx bolts with regular ones? Or is there some unseen reason for using them?
.The bolt that was stuck was one of those stupid T-50 torx bolts that are located under the hood by the master cylinder. The damn thing would NOT budge...even on the air gun. I broke 3 T-50's trying to get the f*cking thing out, and almost stripped the star pattern. I had it soaking in liquid wrench for a while too.
Any suggestions guys? I had to put the whole assembly back together too because I had to drive home, which pisses me off
edit: Also, can I replace those rediculous torx bolts with regular ones? Or is there some unseen reason for using them?
03-23-2006, 08:57 PM
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You can change to regular bolt head. I did on my initial install. That way i can get a wrench on the bolt-head. And don't have to pull the master cylinder when i drop my upper 'A' arms
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03-23-2006, 09:58 PM
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When I went back together with my set up, I used the hex bolts from the passenger side under the MC. Easier that the Torx heads to get to.
I then put the Torx head over on the passenger side because I could get a wrench on them easier.
If the bolt is siezed, it's seized for a reason. You should replace the upper perch as it obviously has a problem.
I then put the Torx head over on the passenger side because I could get a wrench on them easier.
If the bolt is siezed, it's seized for a reason. You should replace the upper perch as it obviously has a problem.
03-24-2006, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
When I went back together with my set up, I used the hex bolts from the passenger side under the MC. Easier that the Torx heads to get to.
I then put the Torx head over on the passenger side because I could get a wrench on them easier.
If the bolt is siezed, it's seized for a reason. You should replace the upper perch as it obviously has a problem.
I then put the Torx head over on the passenger side because I could get a wrench on them easier.
If the bolt is siezed, it's seized for a reason. You should replace the upper perch as it obviously has a problem.
Great minds.........................
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03-24-2006, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
When I went back together with my set up, I used the hex bolts from the passenger side under the MC. Easier that the Torx heads to get to.
I then put the Torx head over on the passenger side because I could get a wrench on them easier.
If the bolt is siezed, it's seized for a reason. You should replace the upper perch as it obviously has a problem.
I then put the Torx head over on the passenger side because I could get a wrench on them easier.
If the bolt is siezed, it's seized for a reason. You should replace the upper perch as it obviously has a problem.
Upper perch...is that the upper control are that sits on top of the spring? Can I get a part number for that?
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03-24-2006, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
Probably ... from a dealership.
I, on the other hand, bought a set of Monroes from O'Reilly's ...
I, on the other hand, bought a set of Monroes from O'Reilly's ...
03-24-2006, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
Probably ... from a dealership.
I, on the other hand, bought a set of Monroes from O'Reilly's ...
I, on the other hand, bought a set of Monroes from O'Reilly's ...
I generally try to stay away from the dealership when it comes to purchasing parts because of the massive ***-raping my wallet gets when I buy stuff from them.
Monroes..? Any link or info on those?
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03-24-2006, 03:51 PM
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Well, I had a jack underneath the lower arm so it was under a decent amount of pressure. But I'll give it a try when I get a chance.
Anyone ever heard of wacking the head of the bolt with a hammer to break it loose? That's wat my dad suggested.
Anyone ever heard of wacking the head of the bolt with a hammer to break it loose? That's wat my dad suggested.