Looking for a better way !
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Looking for a better way !
I've been trying to get the BOLT that holds the rear trailing arm to the frame (in the front) The BOLT is stuck fast inside the "bushing sleeve". I've drown it with PB Blaster, (the nut is off) & I can't even drive it out with a BIG hammer. It's loose in the frame holes, & the shims are out, But it won't let go of the bushing sleeve! Anyone run into this before & come up with a "Better Way "? Thanks for any suggestions.
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Theres actually room to get a sawzall in there?
I Had a helluva time just getting my head in the wheelwell just to be able to see up in where the bushing is ! It's gotta come out, because evidently this cars had a bent trailing arm from a wreck 20 years ago. wheel bearings are shot, so I might as well just rebuild one & replace it as a unit. Thanks
I Had a helluva time just getting my head in the wheelwell just to be able to see up in where the bushing is ! It's gotta come out, because evidently this cars had a bent trailing arm from a wreck 20 years ago. wheel bearings are shot, so I might as well just rebuild one & replace it as a unit. Thanks
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I agree, it's a very common issue. I have 3 C3's and 2 of the 3 the bolts came out, the third was rust seized in the bushing sleeve. No amount of PB baster will get it off if it's that bad. I used both a torch and sawzall to remove. If you use a torch you have to be very careful with the fuel lines on the other side of the frame rail.
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Originally Posted by Glasspacked
Theres actually room to get a sawzall in there?
I Had a helluva time just getting my head in the wheelwell just to be able to see up in where the bushing is ! It's gotta come out, because evidently this cars had a bent trailing arm from a wreck 20 years ago. wheel bearings are shot, so I might as well just rebuild one & replace it as a unit. Thanks
I Had a helluva time just getting my head in the wheelwell just to be able to see up in where the bushing is ! It's gotta come out, because evidently this cars had a bent trailing arm from a wreck 20 years ago. wheel bearings are shot, so I might as well just rebuild one & replace it as a unit. Thanks
Last edited by Retro78; Feb 6, 2005 at 08:32 PM.
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Originally Posted by topless68
That's exactly what I bought.... works sooo good....
I started on one side, removed the shims (which took hours..) - then I had to cut the bolt... on the second trailing arm I cut right through the shims and the bolt.... wonderful tool....
Replace the shims/bolts/nuts/pins with stainless... just in case you ever have to get it apart again...