Lower suspension arm. Arrg!

[denty225]

So I finally started to fix the bits the MOT man siad are shagged and in the process the bolt that holds the front anti roll bar clamp in the arm has sheared off. No biggie, I had it in mind to do a decent overhaul of the suspension while I was replacing the ball joints anyway. So off with the lower arm, nuts off easily enough, but can I get the bolts out? Can I ummers! It seems tha the rubber bushes are not very well and are stuck solid to the bolts! I can only turn the bolts about a quarter turn before it starts pulling the bush with it. Ive tried persuadint it out with a suitable tapping implement but no movement at all. How the hell am I supposed to get the bolts out so I can remove the lower arm?

[Ash-Lee]

The bolts that hold the lower swing arm on are a nightmare.

It would be far easier to just cut the bolts and buy some replacements.

[denty225]

Far easier, in there? I'll keep attacking it then. I'll wait till I've had a barney with the wife, that will help!

[Jeff Ninebar]

I had to angle grind my wishbone bolts off as they were seized solid, go easy and dont cut the sub frame! It should only take a couple of minutes  

[denty225]

Thanks, I did that in the end! Had an intresting time with a cv boot too :evil: