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Old 05-19-2009, 05:49 PM
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i can get the passenger side off just fine but on the drivers side where the bushing bolts to the frame the bolts are frozen up. i tried to use a bunch of lubricating oil and im using a 3/4 inch breaker bar. the socket wont stay on straight and twists off. any suggestions?
 
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Old 05-19-2009, 09:56 PM
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Pb blasterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
 
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Old 05-19-2009, 11:07 PM
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What is Pb blaster?...
 
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Old 05-19-2009, 11:24 PM
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use a six sided socket? u may have to get someone to push on the socket/bbar while u turn it. are u turning it the right way? remember when the bolts are upside down its the other direction. i still do that once in a while. actually sometimes if you tighten the bolt a little it helps to break it lose.
 
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Old 05-20-2009, 04:01 PM
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Also see this write-up on sway bar replacement:
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=22
 
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Old 05-20-2009, 04:02 PM
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yeah I am turning it the right way. i got underneath the car to do it. i might try having someone push on it. plus i will let it soak in pb again for a while. i completely drenched the threads where they stick up and on the head side too. would an impact work. that would have a hell of a lot more torque than what i can make with my arms.
 
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Old 05-20-2009, 06:28 PM
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use the impact wrench as a last resort. once they strip the bolt head its a gonner. if are u replacing the bushings u may want to get the hack saw or the hot wrench out and invest in a new nut and bolt.
 
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Old 05-22-2009, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by craby
use the impact wrench as a last resort. Once they strip the bolt head its a gonner. If are u replacing the bushings u may want to get the hack saw or the hot wrench out and invest in a new nut and bolt.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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