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Which tool to use?

Old Sep 27, 2003 | 02:12 PM
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Which tool to use?

Lower A-arm bolts, rusted into the sleeves. Which tool do you use?

Bolts won't turn with a wrench or move when hammered on. Don't care about bushings (reason bolts are being removed). Short of a torch, what is the best way to remove the bolts and drop the A arm out?

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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 03:39 PM
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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 04:46 PM
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torch would be a good choice along with a BFH
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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 04:56 PM
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3-foot section of pipe on the end of your ratchet. That was my method as i ripped the entire suspension from my beast. Funny thing was that none of the bolts ever broke, go figure. Dont forget a big old can of WD-40.
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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 05:29 PM
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get some PB blaster in a can....its a special rust penetrant that will loosen anything rusted.
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Old Sep 28, 2003 | 07:27 AM
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Appreciate the input(s). Time to hit Harbor Freight.

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