Method for stuck LCA bolt (if all else fails)

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JaxFlConnor

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Done! almost at least
Foolproof method for unsticking this bolt is the factory jack, large pipe wrench, and a 1/2" drive.
http://home.comcast.net/~maxgover/unstickingsmall.JPG
(already cut the strut off)
The main problem was not having enough room to put enough leverage on something without the rubber just bending.
Pull as far as possible towards you on the pipewrench, then set the 1/2" on the jack and jack it up as far as possible. If that doesnt do it, you can now angle the pipe wrench so you can put a huge extension on it and hold it while someone else lowers the jack and repeats.
Eventually the bolt will break free from the rust and can be turned by hand.
Yes this is screwing the bolt "in" but it will be a whole lot easier to cut off the head of the bolt and tap it through than trying to get all that threading through the bushing.

Heres a list of things that I tried before this:
Hammer
Wrench
2 days liquid wrench
4 days PB Blaster
Balljoint press
gear puller
Electric impact wrench
(and of course a healthy dose of swearing at it)
 
RE: Method for stuck LCA bolt (if all else fails)

hehe, glad you got it out. BTW these strut rod bushings look like they need to be replaced !!!
 
RE: Method for stuck LCA bolt (if all else fails)

Im sure every single part of the suspension needs replacing xo
Only 81K on the clock too... Does anything look dangerous from the picture? I've got upper c-arms on order but dont want to drop the $$ on something that will only improve ride quality rather than safety.
 
RE: Method for stuck LCA bolt (if all else fails)

I had trouble getting mine out, but not that much trouble. I was able to reuse it.
 
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