Same situation as was recently discussed with a rear trailing arm. Best tool is a sawzall with some really good blades to cut that bushing. You need to be careful not to damage the mounting tabs on the body. Note this bolt is a fine thread. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Florian Speier Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 11:26 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: stuck lower control arm bolt after a long time of persuading the nut on the lower control arm bolt to come off, I was somewhat dismayed that the job does not seem to be over - I cannot get the bolt out at all! This is in a syncro, but I believe its the same in 2WD. Any tips? I was close to employing my recently bought angle grinder, a small 4.5" black and decker, to cut througt the bushing and bolt when I read the direction telling me that I am not allowed to use cutting, only grinding wheels with it - does it say that with all angle grinders? Any other way to get it out? thanks Florian |
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