Josh42 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 So, this is what happened to my Rear Lower No.2 Arm[ATTACH]168124[/ATTACH] I've tried removing it, and I've managed to undo the bolt that holds it to the strut, the nut on the end of the ball joint and the nut holding it onto the subframe. I can't however remove the bolt holding it onto the subframe from its position. This is the one I'm talking about Anyone got any suggestions? Thanks Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 why cant you undo it josh? grind nut off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 I've undone the nut, just can't get the bolt out...wondered if there was a particular tool/method of doing it, really grinding me now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 yeah a hammer put something on the other side and wack it with a hammer bud, something a little thinner than the bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Tried it mate, it won't budge:/ Been hitting it with a 4lb lump hammer and it just ain't moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Line it up properly then put the nut back on the other end and this will stop it from mushrooming when your hitting it with a hammer and it will pop out after a few tickles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 i should have mentioned the above lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 So drop the nut back on it and just "massage it"? I'm pulling my hair out to be honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Pretty much mate! remember it's been in their for a fair few years an open to the elements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Fair comment mate! So should I wind the nut all the way on and hit it a few times to try and shock any corrosion off first then wind the nut off as I hit it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Get the nut right on the end flush so it won't mushroom then give it a beating just wear ear defenders as it gets proper loud it is pretty difficult though doing it under the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Top man Bradley! Thanks for your help Dude! Thanks Ash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I was doing these on the shell I was scrapping, passenger side flew out but the drivers side was a whole pile of *^#t!! Even after soaking over 2nights in WD40 a 9x rivet gun on the bolt and rivet block on the back of the arm and it STILL wouldn't budge....... I didn't want it off after tht lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Well I've just tried hitting it with a nut on the end etc for 10-15 mins and no joy:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 I was doing these on the shell I was scrapping, passenger side flew out but the drivers side was a whole pile of *^#t!! Even after soaking over 2nights in WD40 a 9x rivet gun on the bolt and rivet block on the back of the arm and it STILL wouldn't budge....... I didn't want it off after tht lol I don't blame you mate! Wish I had the option:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I had to cut the bolt on either side of the arm inside the subframe very carefully with an angle grinder, no amount of brute force was making it budge. Rusted solid inside the bush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 When they are seized this bad then its out with the cutting discs and be careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I don't blame you mate! Wish I had the option:( If I had to I would either carefully cut the bolt head and threaded section off or even a nice heavy duty G clamp, put a large socket over the bolt head the put the g clamp over the socket and bolt tail and try 'pressing' it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Have you tried heat I'm sure I used a small cooking blowtorch it helps the oils impregnate the joint. Have you also tried swearing at it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Haven't tried heat but swore lots and lots to the disgust of passers by etc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 As for grinding, I'm a little worried about doing it but feared that may be the case. Excuse the poor drawing, but I'm going to manufacture something like this: Which should act like a pulley draw to "push" the bolt out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 As for grinding, I'm a little worried about doing it but feared that may be the case. Excuse the poor drawing, but I'm going to manufacture something like this: Which should act like a pulley draw to "push" the bolt out...[ATTACH]168137[/ATTACH] Why don't you try my G clamp suggestion? Same principal and much simpler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I always found that heat helped a lot. the trouble is its seized in the bush which is surrounded by rubber so all the bashing your doing is going to be somewhat absorbed by it. The g clamp sounds like a good idea though as mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Good luck Josh Been there and tried just about everything when i did mine. Big diameter cutting disc is the way to go then replace the arm and bolt. The bush in the arm will be scrap anyway so a new arm is the way forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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