AlumniCU Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I'm working to remove the lower control arms to put in poly bushings. I had to cut one nut off on the rear (axle). I still cant get the bolt out - as with others as I read I believe it's seized in the bushing sleeve. Any advice? I've banged the hell out of it, heated it with a torch, applied PB Blaster... I'm beginning to think the only alternative is to cut off the bolt head and drill it out from both sides of the shackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Well you already tried PB Blaster, so the next thing I would suggest is heat and if that doesnt work then drill it out thats really the last resort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlumniCU Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Got one side done - had to grind dow one side - sawzall the other. Will do the other this weekend. This sucks - will be glad when it's done and will never have to do it again. When using the grinder I scraped the hanger - I assume I'll need to paint that to keep the potential for rust lower. Looking forward to no death wobble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlumniCU Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Frackin' AC sent me a bushing sleeve that's the wrong diameter. I've got all but one bolt to go on my second LCA and am dead in the water.... WTF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPathyGo Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Try an air hammer to move stuff out. You don't have to hit the bolt itself. Anything solid nearby has worked for me. The vibration will often work it loose. I used a $20 from Lowes with good results. Only works for stuff that's accessible and next to solid tough components, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlumniCU Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Try an air hammer to move stuff out. You don't have to hit the bolt itself. Anything solid nearby has worked for me. The vibration will often work it loose. I used a $20 from Lowes with good results. Only works for stuff that's accessible and next to solid tough components, of course. That's not the problem now - I can't reinstall the arms 'cause I have the wrong size bushing sleeve. I finally got all the bolts out - I just can't reinstall the arm cause the bolts don't fit the sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexrex20 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 another great example of 4x4Parts.com quality service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlumniCU Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 another great example of 4x4Parts.com quality service They got me the right sleeve today, so I'm cool with them. S*** happens sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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