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Old 03-31-2009, 06:56 PM
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Help... How the heck do you get the 2 mounting bolts out? can't turn them and can't beat them.Got the nuts off just fine.
Old 03-31-2009, 07:04 PM
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if you can't turn them then you need to get a breaker bar, break them loose, then you should be able to use a ratchet to back them out or tap them with a hammer.
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Is this in the front or rear control arms?
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Look for something called PB Blaster. Its your friend and hater of the tough bolts. it comes in an aerosol cans
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At this point I don't think I can get a socket or wrench on the bolt heads ( rounded off) so it looks like I will be swinging a bfh. 145,000 mies have welded the bolt heads to the locking plate.
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Thanks for your imput guys, appreciate it.
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I always have PB Blaster in my garage, it works!
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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28
Is this in the front or rear control arms?
Good question!
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Hello
Is the suspension unloaded(off the ground) if so just take a piece of all thread or screwdriver or anything that will fit in the hole and tap it out!
Take it easy,
Brad
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Originally Posted by UMI Sales
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Is the suspension unloaded(off the ground) if so just take a piece of all thread or screwdriver or anything that will fit in the hole and tap it out!
Take it easy,
Brad
Beat me to it I usually just smack the end of the bolt with a hammer and that does it but sounds like you've already tried that. Something like a screwdriver or a punch should concentrate more pressure and get em right out!



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