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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: thebanjoman on December 25, 2017, 01:44:14 PM

Title: Strut bolts. -- looks like I am drilling them out.. Everything else has failed.
Post by: thebanjoman on December 25, 2017, 01:44:14 PM: I'm only 50% for the removal of 4 stud bolts on my 97 sidekick sport to replace the struts.. I got the 2 bottom ones off. I had broke both of the top ones off.

I was able to get the nut off but broke off the head of the bolt on both sides trying to loosen them up.suzuki

PB Blaster - several applications over a few days. - NOPE
Acetone/ATF Mix. - several applications over a few days -- NOPE
Oxyacetylene torch. Bolts red hot and a smack with a hammer - NOPE
Oxyacetylene torch. Bolts red hot - Sprayed with Actone/Atf mix to try and get it to 'suck in; - NOPE
Oxyacetylene torch. Bolts red hot - Sprayed water to shock the bolt to try and loosen it up. - NOPE

The only thing I haven't tried in my bag of tricks is Oxyacetylene torch. Bolts red hot and beeswax. Because I don't have any.

I cut off the strut with a 3" cutter to have full access and to get the heat directly where it needed.

I see I have 2 options. -

Drill the bolts out royal pain and lots of time.

Hit the yards and pull 2 new spindles and use them.

I don't know what else to try.

I've been at it for several days.
Title: Re: Strut bolts. -- looks like I am drilling them out.. Everything else has failed.
Post by: Ridjobradi on December 25, 2017, 03:27:43 PM: If you pay packing and shipping, I will send you two spindles and the bolts. I think I have everything still.
Title: Re: Strut bolts. -- looks like I am drilling them out.. Everything else has failed.
Post by: thebanjoman on December 25, 2017, 03:41:18 PM: Quote from: Ridjobradi on December 25, 2017, 03:27:43 PM
If you pay packing and shipping, I will send you two spindles and the bolts. I think I have everything still.

This is a JLX with 4 Wheel ABS. I'd love to get some less rusty backing plates as well for this.

PM sent.
Title: Re: Strut bolts. -- looks like I am drilling them out.. Everything else has failed.
Post by: Ridjobradi on December 25, 2017, 04:33:04 PM: Mine is also a JLX with 4 wheel ABS. Let me know what other parts you need. I have been swapping any parts that are better on to my new one, but I have lots of parts that are going to the scrapper soon.
Title: Re: Strut bolts. -- looks like I am drilling them out.. Everything else has failed.
Post by: thebanjoman on December 25, 2017, 06:07:57 PM: Quote from: Ridjobradi on December 25, 2017, 04:33:04 PM
Mine is also a JLX with 4 wheel ABS. Let me know what other parts you need. I have been swapping any parts that are better on to my new one, but I have lots of parts that are going to the scrapper soon.

Thank you. PM Sent.
Title: Re: Strut bolts. -- looks like I am drilling them out.. Everything else has failed.
Post by: fordem on December 26, 2017, 05:32:43 AM: Curiosity question - are/were the top bolts camber adjusting bolts?
Title: Re: Strut bolts. -- looks like I am drilling them out.. Everything else has failed.
Post by: thebanjoman on December 26, 2017, 05:41:05 AM: Quote from: fordem on December 26, 2017, 05:32:43 AM
Curiosity question - are/were the top bolts camber adjusting bolts?

Not that I know of. . They would probably be easier to get out if they were. There would be some void in the space and it's solid.

Surprised that they gave me such a fit. Usually getting them red hot loosens them up.