Kingman Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 if this is your last resort, you can prevent the mushrooming by leaving a nut on the threading and tapping on it. you still shouldn't take a 20lb sledge to it, but it will protect the bolt from a few good whacks from a basic hammer. I tapped it both ways, with the nut on and off. Wouldn't move so I left it. Didn't even think about hitting where it goes through though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexrex20 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 And mushroom the nut.... well how hard are you hitting it?! fine threading is much more susceptible to damage from impact, than a big steel nut. with that said, a set of tie rod/ball joint removal tools should be in every DIYer's tool box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 well how hard are you hitting it?! fine threading is much more susceptible to damage from impact, than a big steel nut. with that said, a set of tie rod/ball joint removal tools should be in every DIYer's tool box. They are a castle nut, doesn't take much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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