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removing seized bolt from bushing sleeve tips? Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting dmac0923 Enthusiast Apr 10, 2012, 2:54 PM Post #1 of 4 (6084 views) removing seized bolt from bushing sleeve tips? Sign In im overhauling a buddys rear suspension on his outlander. here in NY corrosion is a serious problem especially since they starting using the salt brine solution on the roads. anyways most of the bolts have seized in the rubber bushing sleeves. Most of them arent an issue because i can just cut them off with a cut off wheel since im replacing the whole control arm anyways. However i have a bolt seized in the bushing sleeve of the rear strut. Im trying to get this bolt out and save him the cost of the new strut. Ive been soaking it with WD40, ive tried turning the bolt by the head with an impact and also putting the nut back on the threaded end and whacking it with a mini sledge but its not going too well anyone else have some tips/ideas? __________________________________________________ 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 Ford Ranger 2004 Toyota Corolla 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 nickwarner Veteran / Moderator Apr 10, 2012, 5:13 PM Post #2 of 4 (6032 views) Re: removing seized bolt from bushing sleeve tips? Sign In I feel your pain here in WI. For this the bad news is not much less than an acetylene torch is going to get that out. Of course that means you will wreck it. Par for the course in the rustbelt I'm afraid. dmac0923 Enthusiast Apr 13, 2012, 2:40 PM Post #3 of 4 (5989 views) Re: removing seized bolt from bushing sleeve tips? Sign In Update I ended up having to cut the bolt with a cut off wheel. No amount of pb blaster/impact breaker bar or mini sledge would work. __________________________________________________ 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 Ford Ranger 2004 Toyota Corolla 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 13, 2012, 2:44 PM Post #4 of 4 (5985 views) Re: removing seized bolt from bushing sleeve tips? Sign In Nope, nothing ever works with a bushing because the inner sleeve can't be held rigid and you can't heat it either. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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