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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 08:26 AM
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My LCA bolt to the rear trailing arm is appears to be rusted. It won't break lose. Any recommendations on good ways to remedy the problem?
 
Old Jul 4, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Lots of PB Blaster, and if you have access to it, an impact wrench. A torch is also a good idea. That bolt is an uber bitch, good luck man!!
 
Old Jul 4, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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i had a rusted bolt too, im with forty..i just used a normal rench and it was a PAIN, it took me a good hour to get it out, i just keeped spraying it with oil and going back and forth till finally it came loose, dont give up tho..when i took it out i tryed and cleaned it up with oil and steel wool, and it went back in soo easy, so i hope its fine when i take it out again..or get some new ones
 
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