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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Question sway bar problems.....

today i tried to change out my stock rear sway with a progress tech bar......NO LUCK....the bolts just wouldnt come off......first i broke a wrench and then i went a bought better tools and when i got back i tried it again....after almost hurting myself i started stripping the nut.....so before it got too bad i gave up. i dont know what to do.....i think im just gonna put it on a lift and try some pneumatic tools.....any suggestions....
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Penetrating Oil
But, before that, use a wire brush on the exposed threads.
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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+1 on the penetrating oil or spray...

always works for me!
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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Which specific bolts are you referring too; the endlinks of the pivot bushings?

Never had any issues with mine. Do you get sand kicked in your face at the beach?
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
Do you get sand kicked in your face at the beach?
????
sand???
beach??
anyway im talking about the top nuts on the endlinks....they wont turn at all...i know that you should put the Alan key in...but that didnt work either...
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
Which specific bolts are you referring too; the endlinks of the pivot bushings?

Never had any issues with mine. Do you get sand kicked in your face at the beach?
wait did you look at myspace or something???
so i guess ill buy some penetrating oil at walmart tonight...thanks hopefully it loosen it up...
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