Seized Spring Adjuster Bolts

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Aug 26, 2010 | 02:54 PM

RX-Ben

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Seized Spring Adjuster Bolts

ignore, found a different local shop that was able to get them out (destroying the adjusters).

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Aug 26, 2010 | 04:03 PM

MagRedConv

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I went through the same deal, soaked it (drivers side) in PB Blaster, WD 40, no help - wound up shearing off the head. At that point I said screw it and installed C5 Z06 springs.

Aug 26, 2010 | 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RX-Ben

The spring (front) is off the car, but the adjuster bolts still won't budge. I took it to my local garage, they had no luck either.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Leave it alone.

Aug 26, 2010 | 04:08 PM

RX-Ben

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Unfortunately I need to adjust them for NASA TTB class time trials - I need to use stock springs to stay in TTB.

Aug 26, 2010 | 05:47 PM

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Are you taking the load off the spring? I would recommend doing that if you haven't already. Take place enough pressure on the spring to separate the base pad from the control arm. PB blaster, a careful application of some heat possibly. After that, I might be yanking the spring off and double nutting it or using a quality stud puller to get some real leverage on it.

Aug 26, 2010 | 06:05 PM

RX-Ben

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The spring is off the car.
I soaked it in PB for 24hrs and nailed it with an impact, nothing. I used a breaker bar on the other adjuster and rounded the head.
Anyone have a base model front spring (w/o seized adjusters) that they want to get rid of?