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Old 07-01-2013, 08:11 PM
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My 69 rear suspension is being replaced with Vansteel produts. Need help on loosening bolts that are not moving.

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Old 07-01-2013, 08:15 PM
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heat,shock,but sometimes the inevitable will occur.
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Try PB Blaster and let it sit a bit. Then..what billcarson said.
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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?
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You might get a little better help if you told us which bolts.
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PB Blaster all the way!

Also - This may sound counter-intuitive, but try tightening it just a scootch before you loosen it.

Good luck!
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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
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i love a happy ending.
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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.

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