Stuck bolt in control arm (Page 1/1)
Gizmo0816 AUG 31, 03:27 PM
We got the engine and trans out, but this bolt is giving us a hard time. Its free spinning, but we think it's stuck in the bushing. We tried prying, lots of pb blaster, an air hammer, and heat. I'm wondering if anybody has any tips or tricks for this sort of scenario.
Cutting is gonna be an absolute last resort, cause she has to come off the frame.
Gizmo0816 AUG 31, 04:05 PM
And if anybody possibly knows where to find a frame for an 88 that'd be wonderful news. This one can be repaired, but I'd rather replace it. Its not in great shape.
Vintage-Nut AUG 31, 04:24 PM
I have 'pushed' stuck bolts out with a clamp.....

Put a deep socket over the bolt head and then clamp between the socket and the end of the bolt.

If you're lucky...

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Original Owner of a Silver '88 GT
Under 'Production Refurbishment' @ 136k Miles

Gizmo0816 AUG 31, 04:48 PM

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Originally posted by Vintage-Nut:

I have 'pushed' stuck bolts out with a clamp.....

Put a deep socket over the bolt head and then clamp between the socket and the end of the bolt.

If you're lucky...





Will do, gonna have to wait til another day tho. Sprayed a lot more about blaster on and called it quits for today.
fieroguru AUG 31, 05:44 PM
I had one like that. I ended is clamping the cradle vertical, then using a bar on a jack stand and then to the bolt that needed to come out. Taped everything in place to keep the bar from bouncing then when to town on it with a 2lb mini-sledge. Victory!

Stingray92 AUG 31, 07:49 PM
I had a similar experience, sounds like the bolt has seized to the sleeve of the bushing. In my case I "carefully" used a hack saw to cut through the bolt.

Patience, perseverance, and pain staking work but it has been done.
Gizmo0816 SEP 01, 03:36 PM

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Originally posted by fieroguru:

I had one like that. I ended is clamping the cradle vertical, then using a bar on a jack stand and then to the bolt that needed to come out. Taped everything in place to keep the bar from bouncing then when to town on it with a 2lb mini-sledge. Victory!




I like that idea.