I'm trying to Remove the rear suspension track bar (dropping fuel tank out to switch fuel pump) and On the first bolt to remove the track bar I can't budge it. I know this is a dumb question... but is there some trick to it? or do i need to get something to loosen the bolt? I currently have the car jacked up prob 6 inch off the ground and with putting all my weight into it i can't move the bolt at all.


Thanks in advance

 

If it's anything like my car the bolts are siezed. I'd use a good penetrant and then go at it again. I have a 4 foot section of bar I slip over my rachet handle to increase the force I can put down. Just be very careful if you use a breaker bar under the car. If it's not securely supported it may shift, fall and hurt yourself. If you have access to compressed air, an impact wrench would come in handy.

 

95% of the time they (the bolts) are seized to the metal sleeve in the bushing. Using a breaker bar (or cheater pipe) can help. But that usually spins the sleeve in the rubber. Hitting the bolt a few times with a hammer to break it free, then spin the bolt and it usually comes out. Generaly an impact wrench gets absorbed by the bushing...so it's usually not much help.

 

Hm, never thought about the bushing absorbing the impact gun.