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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Kestrel
You could try a bolt extractor first too
that wont work in this case, all you can do is drill it out, grind/cut the welded bolt end off and replace with new hardware (hardned steel only)
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by eonsx311
that wont work in this case, all you can do is drill it out, grind/cut the welded bolt end off and replace with new hardware (hardned steel only)
I dont think I can fit a grinder in that little recess its not very wide
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by aenima_20
I dont think I can fit a grinder in that little recess its not very wide
well where it's verry corroded, i would try drilling first and see how much of the weld still remains holding that to the subframe. i had just a sliver of steel that was holding mine on so i was able to just rip if off with pliers. if that dosn't work than i don't know mang. good luck.

edit: after you drill it and are able to get the lca out, just bring it to a machine shop and they can drill that welded bolt on a drill press with a larger bit or if you have a drill press, DIY

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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by eonsx311
well where it's verry corroded, i would try drilling first and see how much of the weld still remains holding that to the subframe. i had just a sliver of steel that was holding mine on so i was able to just rip if off with pliers. if that dosn't work than i don't know mang. good luck.

edit: after you drill it and are able to get the lca out, just bring it to a machine shop and they can drill that welded bolt on a drill press with a larger bit or if you have a drill press, DIY
the LCA is already out
the nut(which has a piece of the bolt stuck in it) is welded to the subframe
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by aenima_20
the LCA is already out
the nut(which has a piece of the bolt stuck in it) is welded to the subframe
A machine shop can take care of it if you cant, check the phone book.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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I just put socket on mine, and put some ass into it. The welds broke, and the nut was off (with what was left of the bolt)
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by wilsel
I just put socket on mine, and put some ass into it. The welds broke, and the nut was off (with what was left of the bolt)

thanks a lot buddy!! :cheers:
this method took me a big 45 seconds
if anyone has this problem, the nut is only held on to the sub frame by like 3 small spot welds
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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I broke off my front inner control arm bolt in the nut, now THAT was fun to fix!
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by aenima_20
thanks a lot buddy!! :cheers:
this method took me a big 45 seconds
if anyone has this problem, the nut is only held on to the sub frame by like 3 small spot welds
glad to hear that you got it off. Let us know what you end up using to secure the lca back on with.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by b20hatchy
glad to hear that you got it off. Let us know what you end up using to secure the lca back on with.
just nuts and bolts
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