HELP! Rounded off my stock lowering bolt!
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HELP! Rounded off my stock lowering bolt!
HELP! Rounded off my stock lowering bolt!
Hey guys, I finally decided to lower my car today, and this happens. I got the shock changed and the bolt adjusted on the front drivers side with no issues. I then went for the passenger side, removed the wheel, removed the shock, and counted the threads. I then put a 10mm socket on the bolt, started turning counterclockwise, and the head rounded off. WHAT DO I DO?!
Hey guys, I finally decided to lower my car today, and this happens. I got the shock changed and the bolt adjusted on the front drivers side with no issues. I then went for the passenger side, removed the wheel, removed the shock, and counted the threads. I then put a 10mm socket on the bolt, started turning counterclockwise, and the head rounded off. WHAT DO I DO?!
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From: O Fallon MO
Since you are lowering it you "could" use a pair of Vice Grips and turn it. That is after plenty of soaking time with your penetrating oil of choice and slowly working the bolt in both direction to help free it up. On my left front it took me about 20 minutes where as the other only maybe 5. Patience is your friend!
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