1970 Screamer Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 has anyone ever ran into a problem removing the rear arms due to rust im installing new bushings in my car and the bolt going throw the lower control arm on the pass. side is stuck. it spins but wont come out of the bushing or through the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Did you spray some PB Blaster on the bolt and bushing? I know, Stupid question. Need to spray it with some type of rust buster. Then let it soak and wack it with a big ballpeen. May have to spray and soak a few times. Thats how I got mine out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 How about a air chisel with a punch bit to drive the bolt out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 common problem, you might have to resort to a hammer and punch to drive it out, or a air chisle, I've had to cut the head of the bolt off and drive it out the opposite way too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I have had some luck by tightening the nut and then trying to loosen the bolt. That way the sleeve is held and hopefully the bolt breaks loose in the sleeve. Sometimes the bolt breaks that works too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGD72Monte Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Had the same problem, similar to what others have said combination of hitting the threaded end of the bolt with a hammer until it jambs and won't turn freely then using the impact to spin it (keep applying pressure from the threaded side). When it is spinning freely in that location, hit it again until it jambs again then back to the impact to spin it. You should be able to make slow process of working it out of the sleeve. Use penetrating lube throughout the process, PB blaster or WD-40. Â Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montefrazer Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Up here in the rust belt, Wisconsin, a sawzall with a good blade works great. Quick and easy. New bolts for the new bushings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 on the sawzall. That's what we use at work to cut the bolts on the Silverado's when the rear shackles need replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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