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Alignment Bushing locking bolt stripped
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Penatrating oil/heat (propane torch) and some vise grips might get it.
Or you might see if you can get a stud remover/installer socket from Harbour Frieght and use that on what's left of the bolt head.
Hammer and a chisle, and try knocking it in a counter clock wise direction.
Drill and an EZ-out.
That's all that comes to mind right now.
Or you might see if you can get a stud remover/installer socket from Harbour Frieght and use that on what's left of the bolt head.
Hammer and a chisle, and try knocking it in a counter clock wise direction.
Drill and an EZ-out.
That's all that comes to mind right now.
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Are you talking about the tie rod end that directly attaches to the steering knuckle with a Castle nut? Or are you talking about the adjusting sleeve on the tie rod attatching to the drag link?
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DeRocha said:
I belive he's talking about the upper ball joint eccentric bolt, not the castle nut but the 7/16's bolt that keeps the eccentric locked.
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The upper Ball Joint and camber bushing is held in position by a pinch bolt (as seen removed in picture below). I would definitely recommend heat as SVO has already mentioned. Many bolts are installed with RED loctite from the factory. This loctite is semi-permanent and can only be removed by heating the bolt to 500F or by applying a huge amount of force. After heating the bolt wait a bit for it to cool down as anything hot expands and will be harder to remove.
This is one of my favorite tools. It is a specialized vice grip that conforms to nuts. You can then slip a cheater bar over the handle and go to town. I often will use it if a standard stocket/wrench just has too much slop. This tool helps prevent the rounding off/mangling of the bolt in the first place. $14 at Sears.
This is one of my favorite tools. It is a specialized vice grip that conforms to nuts. You can then slip a cheater bar over the handle and go to town. I often will use it if a standard stocket/wrench just has too much slop. This tool helps prevent the rounding off/mangling of the bolt in the first place. $14 at Sears.
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