stuck a arm bolts

[hartwill]

Anybody have any ideas or tricks on getting the bolts out of a arms that are stuck? They must be rusted to the metal sleves, I don't really want to use heat because the bushings are still good but I'm running out of options..

[DnB_racing]

im sure you soaked them all ready in penetrating fluid. you might be able to make a press out of a big c clamp and some large sockets, have you tried the BFH, yet?

[hartwill]

Good idea on the press. :devil: I did soak them in blaster. What's bfh?

[DnB_racing]

Originally posted by hartwill
Good idea on the press. :devil: I did soak them in blaster. What's bfh? bfh= big fn Hammer

[C41Xracer]

I think the c clamp and socket is a good idea

[destey]

can you get a cutoff wheel in between the mount and the bushing and cut the bolt?

Or maybe take a grinder and grind off the head, then take a dremel and take enough of the bolt shaft off to slide it out of the mount. Then you could take a cutoff wheel and do a similar process to the nut side.

Or drill it out, but IMO the first two would be easier

[hartwill]

I finally got it out yesterday. Had to use a air chisel and impact at the same time. I'll tell you what Sioux air tools have got to be the best there is. I have all snap on and there is no comparison between the two my dad brought over his Sioux stuff and knocked it right out I couldn't believe my eyes..

[sameltoe]

sioux is the old timers tools...
My garage is full of 'em :D
Glad you got it out!

[hartwill]

Yea now I'm trying to figure out the trick to getting the sleves and bushings out to replace them.. any help?

[sameltoe]

Make a press using sockets, either using a c-clamp or the vise. Find one that is snugg and press it threw into a bigger socket...