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Mar 31, 2009 | 06:56 PM

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removing lower control arms

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.

Mar 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.

Mar 31, 2009 | 07:14 PM

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Is this in the front or rear control arms?

Mar 31, 2009 | 08:12 PM

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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

Mar 31, 2009 | 08:13 PM

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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.

Mar 31, 2009 | 08:14 PM

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help

Thanks for your imput guys, appreciate it.

Apr 1, 2009 | 06:34 AM

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I always have PB Blaster in my garage, it works!

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Apr 1, 2009 | 07:02 AM

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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

Apr 1, 2009 | 07:11 AM

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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

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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