joeytattoo Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I tried every thing to get the bottom bolts too break loose and nothing is working . Does any one have a suggestion aside from pb blasters and a breaking bar ? Also the bolts are not striped. Thanks Joey :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilman Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 HEAT!!! If you get the bolts a nice rosy red and then let em cool so you dont brand yourself that will help alot. PS what gen pathy is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 yeah, when i replaced my shocks i remember having the same problem. seriously just soak them in PB blaster (or wd-40 if that's all you have, anything helps) and give them what-for with a breaker bar or hammer =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I had the same problem. Bought new bolts, cut the old ones off. Make sure to use anti-seize when you put it all back together, that's your pathy's best friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Poormans Breaker Bar.... pipe that fits over the end of the ratchet or a larger boxed end that will fit over the ratchet can be useful as well, I use the stock spark plug tool,.... you having a 88 I would assume it not there Soak em with PB or something similar... Heat can also be very helpful... just make sure you dont accidentally heat something that does not like the Heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Heat, and ringing the nut.. Heat the nut, not just everything. Also, strike it squarely (with a BFH a few times)so as not to damage the threads or hex. The impacts can often break free corrosion... If it's still stuck, cut them off or use a nut splitter, DO NOT bust a knuckle, it's not worth it !! Good luck B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Not what you want to hear, but PB Blast (or another) breaker bar, heat and a BFH.. pretty much what has already been said. You can usually get most loose, but if you can't then refer back to the second half of B's post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I throw up the 42nd use of PB Blaster and a breaker bar or ratchet and cheater (pipe over the handle). A breaker can be bought stupidly cheap at Harbor Freight if you have one nearby. I got a 24" one for like $7. Be advised, if you go the route of a cheater bar, use an old ratchet you don't care about. I've broken 2 cheap ones this way, which is why you can now refer to option #1 of buying a breaker bar. But bottom line is: penetrating lube + heat if you have it or a hammer + and leverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Just make sure when you use any of the suggestions above, KEEP YOUR KNUCKLES AND HEAD AND BODY SAFE! It's not worth getting hurt over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Be advised, if you go the route of a cheater bar, use an old ratchet you don't care about. I've broken 2 cheap ones this way, That's why I buy Craftsman... I break it (do to normal wear, misuse or anything else, including rust) and they replace it for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Just make sure when you use any of the suggestions above, KEEP YOUR KNUCKLES AND HEAD AND BODY SAFE! It's not worth getting hurt over. Ahh come on deej, you know that a little pain just makes you push, pull or hit harder But honestly, he's right... it's not worth broken body parts... your trucks or yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I often think of wearing a hardhat............but that's after I find skin and hair hanging from sharp edges! :furious: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Safety glasses... I'm a DFM (Dumb Machinist) and I put on the safety glasses all the time. You can take my lefy hand at the wrist, just leave my the left eye... Not really, I'll fight for both, but you know what I mean... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 leather gloves: protect your knuckles and keep you from burning.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Ditto the eye protection and gloves. I tough guy-ed it for too long with the eyes before getting wiser. I'm partial to Mechanix gloves. They're thin so you have feeling, flexibility, and can handle tiny stuff, but are tough. I slipped and hit my left index finger with a cut off wheel on a 4" angle grinder about a month ago. Without the gloves, I'd have a severe cut or lost a finger. With the gloves, it didn't even get through, just a slice/gouge. As for Craftsman, yes, you can't go wrong with good tools, or even mid-grade stuff for the average guy. The ones I've broken have been the $10 college years specials I still had kicking around. Ok, enough mini-whoring from me. The point being, take your time, use your brain before brawn, and be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeytattoo Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 Thanks for the responses every one I will be out under my rig after work tomorrow afternoon I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 If all that still doesn't get it, find a buddy with a serious pnuematic impact wrench... I have a hefty duty 1/2" drive rated at something like 400 lb ft of removal torque. It cranks as hard as I can with a cheater bar WITHOUT the drama and bloody results. Just slip it on and ratta-tatta-tatta SNAP. Sheared a rear axle u-bolt on a truck with that bad boy... And you can get guns rated at over 1000 lb ft! Be sure to use proper impact sockets - and 6 point only, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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