#4 body mounts
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Cruising
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From: NEWARK DE
#4 body mounts
[SIZE=3]3[/S IZE] #4 body mounts are rusted just spinning around is the best option to cut them with a sawzall? was wondering if i put a set of vise grips on the nut inside the body then got underneath and tried wrenching on it again???? any help from experience is appreiciated
Le Mans Master
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by CFL34
[SIZE=3]3[/S IZE] #4 body mounts are rusted just spinning around is the best option to cut them with a sawzall? was wondering if i put a set of vise grips on the nut inside the body then got underneath and tried wrenching on it again???? any help from experience is appreiciated
Drifting
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From: Canberra AUSTRALIA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Cutoff the bolt end from the bottom with a cutoff wheel. Hit it with a punch to push past the cage nut and then pull it out from the top.
Did this about 3 weeks ago. Replace the cage nut with a nut welded to a plate teh same size as the cavity it fits in OR get hold of a new cage nut and rivet it in.
Did this about 3 weeks ago. Replace the cage nut with a nut welded to a plate teh same size as the cavity it fits in OR get hold of a new cage nut and rivet it in.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wildwood IL
Originally Posted by stingry
Cutoff the bolt end from the bottom with a cutoff wheel. Hit it with a punch to push past the cage nut and then pull it out from the top.
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That's what I did too. I don't think you can rivit a new cage in with the body on so I used a large washer & nut inside the body. GM uses grade 5 steel in those body mount bolts. Good stainless has the same tensil strength as grade 5 steel, so I used stainless for mine. Just grind a point onto the end for ease of install. Eddie
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From: I can walk to MA
I have some pics of the area of concern:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...960&forum_id=3
... and a previous post working the other side:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=872065
How to take on the frozen #4:
Good luck
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...960&forum_id=3
... and a previous post working the other side:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=872065
How to take on the frozen #4:
Good luck
Instructor
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From: Leander TX
Originally Posted by Jclgodale3
cut it off with a 4" grinder/cutter
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Cruising
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From: NEWARK DE
Originally Posted by NHvette
I have some pics of the area of concern:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...960&forum_id=3
... and a previous post working the other side:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=872065
How to take on the frozen #4:
Good luck
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...960&forum_id=3
... and a previous post working the other side:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=872065
How to take on the frozen #4:
Good luck
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Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
Originally Posted by CFL34
looks easy enough what type of stainless bolts are those with the rounded heads also where do you get that urethane adhesive??
I'm sure any good hardware store should have something comparable.
The PL urethane adhesive is readily available at Home Depot, also.
http://NHvette.com/ftp/_pictures/vet...PLadhesive.jpg
If uncomfortable with this, get 3-M Window Weld at good parts/body/paint stores.
Pro
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From: Dickinson (Houston) Texas
Originally Posted by stingry
Cutoff the bolt end from the bottom with a cutoff wheel. Hit it with a punch to push past the cage nut and then pull it out from the top.
Did this about 3 weeks ago. Replace the cage nut with a nut welded to a plate teh same size as the cavity it fits in OR get hold of a new cage nut and rivet it in.
Did this about 3 weeks ago. Replace the cage nut with a nut welded to a plate teh same size as the cavity it fits in OR get hold of a new cage nut and rivet it in.
Great idea about welding a nut to a plate the same size as the cavity!!
www.bigdogvettes.com
Burning Brakes
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From: Detroit MI
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
[QUOTE=NHvette]I have some pics of the area of concern:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...960&forum_id=3
... and a previous post working the other side:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=872065
How to take on the frozen #4:
Good luck
This is how I did it. I used a Makita 4 inch grinder. Took that sucker right off. I'm getting an eye twitch from the memories!!!!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...960&forum_id=3
... and a previous post working the other side:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=872065
How to take on the frozen #4:
Good luck
This is how I did it. I used a Makita 4 inch grinder. Took that sucker right off. I'm getting an eye twitch from the memories!!!!
