only managed to install one koni yellow..

[crimsondragon]

I got the Koni/GC combo in on the passenger front alright but the driver side became a real bi***. For some reason the sway bar end link nut would not come off the last threads on both the top and bottom. I also think I rounded off the allen head inside the stud. To make matters worst, I start work tomorrow so I won't be able to come home on the weekends anymore to finish it. Is it bad to drive with one coilover? I eyeballed it and it seems to be the stock height, maybe slightly higher.

 

[nuclearr]

I would not risk running a coil over on one side and stock on the other it will hand really bad. Srping rates will be differnt and so is the shock valving.

Sounde like you need a new swaybar link. Have you tried to take some needle nose vise grips to hold te stud? Give that a try.

 

[crimsondragon]

Can't. The problem is it completely stops being able to turn on the very last thread. I can't get a grip with it at all. I wanted to take a torch to it to see if it could expand slightly but it's too close to the cv boot and the end link also has a rubber boot as well.

 

[Imback]

I had a similar problem with the sway link. I ended up having to use a cut off wheel to cut it off.

 

[knochgoon24]

Can you use one of those "stripped bolt grabber" type things on it?

Like this?
Craftsman Bolt-Out 6 pc. Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set - 52060 at Sears.com

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[crimsondragon]

Nah I can't. The sway bar end links are like this:

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The stud there would have a allen drive. The idea here is to use a hex key, hold the stud in place, and spin the nut to loosen it. If I used the nut extractor, the stud would spin with the nut. I think my only option is back the nut out till it won't move, and cut the stud between the nut and the joint. Should of known it wouldn't be a walk in the park. God damn Murphy's Law.