Nut Buster
Jul 1, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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Tips on loosening rusted bolts
My 69 rear suspension is being replaced with Vansteel produts. Need help on loosening bolts that are not moving.
Last edited by SB64; Jul 2, 2013 at 08:16 AM .
Jul 1, 2013 | 08:15 PM
Drifting
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heat,shock,but sometimes the inevitable will occur.
Jul 2, 2013 | 12:47 PM
Drifting
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Try PB Blaster and let it sit a bit. Then..what billcarson said.
Jul 2, 2013 | 01:33 PM
Safety Car
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
rvzio
My 69 rear suspension is being replaced with Vansteel produts. Need help on loosening bolts that are not moving.
Access to an impact wrench?
Jul 2, 2013 | 04:39 PM
Melting Slicks
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You might get a little better help if you told us which bolts.
Jul 2, 2013 | 05:31 PM
Instructor
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From: Eugene OR
PB Blaster all the way!
Also - This may sound counter-intuitive, but try tightening it just a scootch before you loosen it.
Good luck!
Jul 3, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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thanks everyone for the help on loosing almost everything in the rear suspension. struts,shocks trailer arms leaf spring rear end. heat,water.pb blaster impact wrench, both feet but it all worked. my 69 is ready for all new rear suspension. thanks again
Jul 3, 2013 | 08:58 PM
Drifting
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Jul 5, 2013 | 01:07 AM
Pro
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I think it's really more of a happy beginning... lots of work ahead.
Although I do like happy endings too.
