Lower Wishbone Bolt Stuck

[drewbrese]

Hi All,

 

Need some help removing a stuck lower wishbone bolt, it's the one in the rear. Passenger side came off easy. Driver's side looks to be rusted in the bushing. What can I do? Tried soaking it in PB Blaster, no luck.

[fastg]

Your going to have to try the unusual techniques. Penatrating fluid, heat and brute force. A good dead blow hammer will help, try and get a good straight shot, remove any thing that might get damaged by heat or hammering. Patient will help.

 

Graham

[drewbrese]

The wishbone will move freely forward and back, limited though since it's still held captive at the front. Was thinking about getting a sawzall blade in-between the frame and wishbone and cutting the bolt since the bolt is only frozen to the bushing.

[fastg]

That would be my last resort. It will be tough to run the saw blade thru without damaging the arm or the bracket.

 

Graham

[Brightonuk]

Go with the heat and a blow hammer

If you do go with the "last resort" a dremel may be easier to control than a Sawzall if the angle will work lees chance of damaging something