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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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what happen if you dont put grease on the bushings? they scream?
Old Jan 24, 2007 | 02:58 AM
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they could squeek
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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I couldn't get the top bolt off , i think i turn counter clock wise and the bolt is stripped. what can i do?
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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grinding wheel.
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by aye87
I couldn't get the top bolt off , i think i turn counter clock wise and the bolt is stripped. what can i do?
This is the info I sent in reply to your PM.

There is a four side section to the stock factory bolt. Use a small pair of vise-grip pliers to hold the bolt still while you turn the nut.

If you have in fact stripped the bolt threads and you can't get the nut off you'll need to use a small cutting wheel and a grinder or a Dremel type of tool.

Old Jan 30, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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can i pull out from the top if I loosen the middle bolt? because my top bolt is stripped.


which side to turn for the top bolt, is it counter clock wise?

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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by aye87
can i pull out from the top if I loosen the middle bolt? because my top bolt is stripped. thank you
When you say it's stripped, does it turn and stay in the same place or does it not turn at all? If it's turning try pushing a screw driver or small chisel bit under it while turning, you may be able to catch a thread and work it off.

I don't remember if you'll have enough room to take the entire bolt out through the top. If are left with no other solution and you purchased new bolts, use a grinder with a cutting wheel and cut the stock bolt in half, that length should clear the upper mount.

To loosen the bolt it's counter clockwise..."lefty/loosey, righty/tighty".
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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it stayed in same place, it sucks
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by aye87
it stayed in same place, it sucks
Did you try to hold the bolt while turning the nut? You may need a little more elbow grease to get it broken free. How did it get stuck?
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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yes, i held the middle bolt while i turns and i use the wrench (the circle one), wasnt the hex one. that how i stripped the bolt
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by aye87
yes, i held the middle bolt while i turns and i use the wrench (the circle one), wasnt the hex one. that how i stripped the bolt
So you are saying you took off the corners of the bolt? It's rounded not rather than having sharp corners on it?
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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yes the top bolt hex is gone, now it looks like round circle bolt
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by aye87
yes the top bolt hex is gone, now it looks like round circle bolt
Not sure if there is enough room to do this but, use some vise-grips to latch onto the top nut and another pair of pliers to hold the bolt. Turn the top nut counter clockwise and see if you can break it loose. If not you'll have to cut the stock bolt and take it out the top. Sorry, that's gonna suck.
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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ok thank you, im gonna try
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:46 AM
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I just got done doing mine and read this post....
Not sure if there is enough room to do this but, use some vise-grips to latch onto the top nut and another pair of pliers to hold the bolt.
If you take off the wheel and jack up the front you should be able to fit the grip in there.
As for a review; for an under $20. dollar diy you can't beat it. The only thing is the bolts are kinda long and needs to be cut after you're done. It feels like All I need is the rear swaybar!!!!
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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buy 4 inch bolts. best fit for it.
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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I did but after you crank down on them you got a little more than an inch sticking down.
So you can either go with a 31/2'' bolt and compress the link with a c clamp to get the nut started, or cut it off.
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by pull503
I did but after you crank down on them you got a little more than an inch sticking down.
So you can either go with a 31/2'' bolt and compress the link with a c clamp to get the nut started, or cut it off.
I guess I had a little less showing than you. This is how it looked at first, I have since added a Grade 8 lock bolt so there are not threads showing.
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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you can live with an inch hanging , i wouldn't cut it incase i have to remove and reinstall.
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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i wouldn't cut it incase i have to remove and reinstall.
Eh bolts are cheap, just chop'em.it will look cleaner.



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