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Feb 4, 2004 | 07:28 PM

KagA152

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From: Roscoe, IL

Car: 1991 Trans Am

Engine: LQ4

Transmission: T-56

Axle/Gears: 3.70

Control Arm Bolts

Trying to get the rear control arm to body bolt. would heating do any good since its rusted on the inside of the bushing? I'm talking stuck a brand new Ingersol Rand 232TGSL impact gun wouldnt even budge it.

Feb 4, 2004 | 07:45 PM

ede

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screw a nut on it to protect the threads and try a BFH

Feb 4, 2004 | 11:33 PM

KagA152

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From: Roscoe, IL

Car: 1991 Trans Am

Engine: LQ4

Transmission: T-56

Axle/Gears: 3.70

didnt budge it

Feb 4, 2004 | 11:34 PM

bes217

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SAWZALL!!!!!

Feb 5, 2004 | 12:01 AM

KagA152

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Car: 1991 Trans Am

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Transmission: T-56

Axle/Gears: 3.70

thats next on the list

Feb 5, 2004 | 12:01 AM

Chunster

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Car: 1985 IROC-Z

Engine: 5.0L TPI

Transmission: TH700R4

You could also use a grinder or a dremel (would take a little while) to take off the bolt or head of the nut. Also a little penetrating oil and letting it sit overnite may solve your problem as well.

Feb 5, 2004 | 05:15 AM

ede

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i'd try heat next or a Co2 extinguisher

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Feb 5, 2004 | 08:22 AM

ebmiller88

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From: Fort Mill, SC, USA

Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS

Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag

Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56

Trash it and then replace it with a new one. TomP posted a whole list of new bolts for suspensions a while back, the part numbers are all there.

Ed

Feb 5, 2004 | 11:11 AM

Brett H. - 89GTA

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Car: 1989 GTA

Engine: 5.7L

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.27 BW 9-bolt

I had to cut mine out with a Sawzall too. It takes awhile...the bolts and sleeves are very hard. Use good bi-metal blades and a lubricant while you're cutting to save the blades. You will probably go through a few of them.