Anyone have any ideas how to remove the rear control arms with seized bolts? Im able to remove the nut but the bolt is seized into the bush,
Rear upper control arm bolt seized.
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What have you tried so far?
WD40 and big hammer persuasion would be my first port of call
WD40 and big hammer persuasion would be my first port of call
Stick a spanner or socket on the end, hit either with a hammer & if need be bolster etc to work it loose.
I used oxyacetylene on mine... once it had gone cherry red I let it cool a bit before turning it out easily. But I’m aware not everyone has bottles available
Comes from being a heavy plant mechanic by trade.
asked my lad to pass me a 3/8” extension today while I was under the car. After a while he came back with a 12” 3/4” extension... I think we’re a bit off that lad. Maybe something a bit thinner?
asked my lad to pass me a 3/8” extension today while I was under the car. After a while he came back with a 12” 3/4” extension... I think we’re a bit off that lad. Maybe something a bit thinner?
I had to cut mine out as the bolt was fussed to the metal collar in the bush. It was a pain but doable I’ve still got the other side to do when I get round to it.
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