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i'm trying to do the strut/spring removal how-to and i cant get the lower control-arm-to-knuckle pinch bolt out. i've removed the nut on the other side, but the bolt won't come out and I need to know what size torx bit to use to get it out.
Thanks to anyone who can help me!
Darren
'98 Mystique LS -Duratec, MTX
Nakamichi CD-40z, Knauberized, KKM tru rev intake, 9MM Motorsport Wires, SVT Springs/Struts
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Thank you, I went and bought the correct size, but it broke when I tried to twist it. I got a torch and I'm going to try and heat up the bolt to unseize it. Possibly a bad idea, but I don't know what else to do...
Darren
'98 Mystique LS -Duratec, MTX
Nakamichi CD-40z, Knauberized, KKM tru rev intake, 9MM Motorsport Wires, SVT Springs/Struts
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is this for the front or back? so u got the nut off and the bolt wont come out? can u let some wd40 soak in and mallet it out?
Hugo AIM:omegazodiac
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Originally posted by hmouta:
is this for the front or back? so u got the nut off and the bolt wont come out? can u let some PB Blaster soak in and mallet it out?
Andy W.
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Thanks for the replies. My freind came over and wailed on it with a real hammer. Destroyed the threads, but got the bolt out. I did PB Blast it with no luck. Never needed the torch either! What a waste of time and money. Its probably a good idea to buy new bolts anyhow since these were so hard to get out. Somebody told me that the taurus bolts are the same size, but are regular bolts instead of torx.
Darren
'98 Mystique LS -Duratec, MTX
Nakamichi CD-40z, Knauberized, KKM tru rev intake, 9MM Motorsport Wires, SVT Springs/Struts
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