Trogdor636 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 First my floor jack dies, now this. So I'm taking out my last shock that needs replacing, and as I am ubolting the lower shock mount bolt, I run into this: Now it might be kind of hard to see in the pictures, but as the bolt loosens, it isnt backing out, its actually bending the shock mount tab on the right out. I assume the bolt has fused itself to the shock mount tab on the left? I have tried hitting the bolt head, the tab itself, prying on the old shock, everything I can think of but heating it up, mainly because I dont have a way to heat it. At this point I guess I might have to throw the tire back on, and drive to Home Depot to get a little bottle to torch it and see if that takes care of my problem. Anybody run into this, and have some other method I can try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I've always used (controlled) heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 I've always used (controlled) heat I was afraid you would say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 yea, the joys of having access to stuff lik ethat if thats your last and only one, why not call a local shop and explain to them your deal. They might throw some quick flame and buzz it out for you for a quick couple buck slide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 yea, the joys of having access to stuff lik ethat if thats your last and only one, why not call a local shop and explain to them your deal. They might throw some quick flame and buzz it out for you for a quick couple buck slide Shops around here will charge you 40 bucks just to loosen a lug nut. I'll buy a oxy/acetylene setup off Craigslist before I go that route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lint Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Exact same thing happened to me when I was changing out my shocks. 3 were super easy, and then Driver's Front started doing what yours did. I used heat (MAPP gas) and my biggest hammer. Sorted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 So upon further investigation, the metal sleeve that sits inside the shock bushing (the one I was complaining the rear shocks didnt have!) has basically fused itself to the bolt. So now its like a giant bolt inside those two shock mount tabs, that I'm not even sure heat can solve. I might wait until the weekend to finish this, then if I have to sawzall the bolt (I have to sawzall the top anyway) I wont be stressed to get it back together so I can drive it to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Exactly, a hand torch set up should be sufficient for 95% of automotive needs excluding welding, of course... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Skipped most of.the posts but looks like a common problem with sleeved bushings that the steel sleeve basically rusts/welds itself to.the bolt causing issues getting.it out...I've seen people cut the bolt on either side with a dremle and.then ez out the rest of.the Bolton drill it till it spins out since the threads r already broken loose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoore4512 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 X2 on the shock issue and on torches! Had the same issue on a few of my older rigs. Ended up having to cut off the mount and weld new tabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalker Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) when in doubt...HAMMER IT OUT... Edited February 8, 2012 by stalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Apply Dremel with a cut off wheel across the retainer of the shock to cut it open. Unbend the shock retainer or break it off. Once the shock is off the bushing, cut the bushing in half along with the bolt to remove the offending bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Same thing happened to me when I installed new shocks last summer. I ended up cutting the bolt in half with an angle grinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Had that happen on my driver side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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