How to remove frozen bushing bolt Please Help!!!

[talon2gb]

Hey guys I'm in the process of swapping my stock bushings for prothane bushings but I'm having trouble removing the bolt that connects to the toe arm to the crossmember. If anyone has any ideas please let me know.

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[1twistdtalon]

If you have access to a torch and some PB blaster I think that would be your best bet.

 

[TSIturbo91]

Have you tried PB Blaster? and if you can apply heat that will help a lot, such a turbo torch. I have found for "backyark" repairs LP gas just cant cut it. but butain has helped. and just be mindful of rubber parts in close proximity. seeing as how you plan on replacing them it wont matter. also the shock of brute force can help too to long as you do not do damage.

 

[talon2gb]

I've already tried Pb and torching the damn thing but it won't budge. I tried hammering it and ended bending the housing not much but enough to be noticed, I don't want to cut through them becuase I don't know if I can get them or not, and besides I heard a saw won't cut through the sleeve. So any other ideas?

 

[AndrewD5418]

Cut the bolt. Bout all you can really do.

 

[luv2rallye]

This is common problem on 2g's. You will have to cut the sleeve/bolt as the bolt rusts itself to the sleeve and no Pb or heat will free it. I did this on mine. Here is the proceedure: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...3-replacing-seized-rear-toe-control-arms.html

 

[talon2gb]

Well I got the damn bolt free with plenty of heat, pb, and patience. Now my question is, how can I align the toe on this thing?

 

[luv2rallye]

One way: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/338063-my-alignment-page-attached.html#post151879230