Lower Control Arm Problems
08-25-2007, 10:47 PM
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You could make your own punch from a bolt. Find a bolt that has the same diameter, or slightly smaller as the bolt your removing, then punch the mofo out.
08-25-2007, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCalIsMyLife,Aug 25 2007, 11:13 PM
I could always polish the rust off. just trying to save some money...
08-25-2007, 11:00 PM
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punch it w/ what, a hammer or a tool designed for it? Not too much room to swing down there since I have it up on jackstands. I've already used both a hammer and an air hammer.
08-26-2007, 05:53 AM
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Did you squirt them with PB Blaster...some oil to penetrate the rust? Might help it slide out.
Not sure if there is room...but might be able to attach a slide hammer to the bolt to get it to come out.
Not sure if there is room...but might be able to attach a slide hammer to the bolt to get it to come out.
08-26-2007, 03:54 PM
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i'll try some propane i guess. i'm just worried about the brake lines and the steering rack, since I've never used propane before. Any tips on how to best use the propane?
08-26-2007, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCalIsMyLife,Aug 26 2007, 08:46 AM
well there's no point of hammering a punch if hammering the bolt doesn't even work