Can't get the damper pinch bolt out for the life of me. Blasted it with PB Blaster and tapped it with a hammer and cranked on it with an 18" breaker bar. Still no movement. I have a torch but there doesn't seem to be much room back there, plus its behind some stuff. Is there some trick?

Ben

 

Clear out as much stuff as you can that can catch fire, since you'll be replacing the dampers anyways [I assume], heat the cast area that the bolt threads into until it's cherry red, and turn the bolt out. "Normally" PB and a good breaker bar are all that's needed, but you may need some heat if that's not working out. Another option to try first would be to try TIGHTENING the bolt to see if you can get it to move first, and then backing it out. That can help break up any rust on the threads and allow the bolt to turn out without risking breaking the whole thing off needlessly.

 

Thanks for the tips. I actually don't plan on replacing the dampers right now, I'm just replacing the springs and adding a camber correction kit. I'll try the tightening and loosening first and then proceed to torch it, if need be. Thanks.

Ben