Date:         Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:03:54 -0400
Reply-To:     Helmut Blong <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Helmut Blong <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
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Um, what are you changing the trailing arms to? This is new to me as are
most things Vanagon related.

mordo

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com>
Date: Sep 26, 2006 8:47 PM
Subject: Re: Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com

Oxyacetylene heat - guaranteed to do the job.



On 9/26/06, Walt Oliver <walt@waltnet.net> wrote:
>
> Greetings Collective Wisdom,
>
> I'm changing my trailing arms in order to fit larger wheels & tires, and
> the only things in my way now are two of the trailing arm pivot bolts
> (one on each side).
>
> The bolts may be frozen to the steel sleeves inside the bushings,
> because  the entire bushings turn when I apply lots of torque to the
> bolt heads.
>
> I've tried lots of PB Blaster & tapping over several days, plus
> attempted persuasion by 4-lb sledge, all with no luck. I'd try the
> Sawzall on them but don't want to damage either the trailing arms or the
> flanges they attach to on the body.
>
> Any ideas?
>



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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
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