Broken Sway Bar Link update & help
01-09-2007, 07:53 PM
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Re: Broken Sway Bar Link update & help
Mike Romain wrote:
> Earle Horton wrote:
>>
>> <Thoth1126> wrote...
>>> So I ordered the part from rubicon recyclers on ebay for $40.
>>> I went to take off the broken one till the new one gets here and the
>>> nut at the top turns, the threads don't (good sign) but nothing
>>> happens!! Strange. The bolt must be broken inside the collar but WHY
>>> wouldn't the threads turn with the nut then???
>>>
>>
>> The nut is stripped?
> Yup, I would agree there. He might be able to put a thin screwdriver
> under the nut and twist to lift the nut as he tries to turn it.
I'd save the effort and put a nutbuster or angle grinder on it. Usually
when those strip there isn't any good thread left to grab onto.
You can drop the whole bar and work on it inside. Much easier and it lets
you clean up and inspect the bushings.
--
DougW
> Earle Horton wrote:
>>
>> <Thoth1126> wrote...
>>> So I ordered the part from rubicon recyclers on ebay for $40.
>>> I went to take off the broken one till the new one gets here and the
>>> nut at the top turns, the threads don't (good sign) but nothing
>>> happens!! Strange. The bolt must be broken inside the collar but WHY
>>> wouldn't the threads turn with the nut then???
>>>
>>
>> The nut is stripped?
> Yup, I would agree there. He might be able to put a thin screwdriver
> under the nut and twist to lift the nut as he tries to turn it.
I'd save the effort and put a nutbuster or angle grinder on it. Usually
when those strip there isn't any good thread left to grab onto.
You can drop the whole bar and work on it inside. Much easier and it lets
you clean up and inspect the bushings.
--
DougW
01-09-2007, 07:53 PM
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Re: Broken Sway Bar Link update & help
Mike Romain wrote:
> Earle Horton wrote:
>>
>> <Thoth1126> wrote...
>>> So I ordered the part from rubicon recyclers on ebay for $40.
>>> I went to take off the broken one till the new one gets here and the
>>> nut at the top turns, the threads don't (good sign) but nothing
>>> happens!! Strange. The bolt must be broken inside the collar but WHY
>>> wouldn't the threads turn with the nut then???
>>>
>>
>> The nut is stripped?
> Yup, I would agree there. He might be able to put a thin screwdriver
> under the nut and twist to lift the nut as he tries to turn it.
I'd save the effort and put a nutbuster or angle grinder on it. Usually
when those strip there isn't any good thread left to grab onto.
You can drop the whole bar and work on it inside. Much easier and it lets
you clean up and inspect the bushings.
--
DougW
> Earle Horton wrote:
>>
>> <Thoth1126> wrote...
>>> So I ordered the part from rubicon recyclers on ebay for $40.
>>> I went to take off the broken one till the new one gets here and the
>>> nut at the top turns, the threads don't (good sign) but nothing
>>> happens!! Strange. The bolt must be broken inside the collar but WHY
>>> wouldn't the threads turn with the nut then???
>>>
>>
>> The nut is stripped?
> Yup, I would agree there. He might be able to put a thin screwdriver
> under the nut and twist to lift the nut as he tries to turn it.
I'd save the effort and put a nutbuster or angle grinder on it. Usually
when those strip there isn't any good thread left to grab onto.
You can drop the whole bar and work on it inside. Much easier and it lets
you clean up and inspect the bushings.
--
DougW
01-09-2007, 07:53 PM
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Re: Broken Sway Bar Link update & help
Mike Romain wrote:
> Earle Horton wrote:
>>
>> <Thoth1126> wrote...
>>> So I ordered the part from rubicon recyclers on ebay for $40.
>>> I went to take off the broken one till the new one gets here and the
>>> nut at the top turns, the threads don't (good sign) but nothing
>>> happens!! Strange. The bolt must be broken inside the collar but WHY
>>> wouldn't the threads turn with the nut then???
>>>
>>
>> The nut is stripped?
> Yup, I would agree there. He might be able to put a thin screwdriver
> under the nut and twist to lift the nut as he tries to turn it.
I'd save the effort and put a nutbuster or angle grinder on it. Usually
when those strip there isn't any good thread left to grab onto.
You can drop the whole bar and work on it inside. Much easier and it lets
you clean up and inspect the bushings.
--
DougW
> Earle Horton wrote:
>>
>> <Thoth1126> wrote...
>>> So I ordered the part from rubicon recyclers on ebay for $40.
>>> I went to take off the broken one till the new one gets here and the
>>> nut at the top turns, the threads don't (good sign) but nothing
>>> happens!! Strange. The bolt must be broken inside the collar but WHY
>>> wouldn't the threads turn with the nut then???
>>>
>>
>> The nut is stripped?
> Yup, I would agree there. He might be able to put a thin screwdriver
> under the nut and twist to lift the nut as he tries to turn it.
I'd save the effort and put a nutbuster or angle grinder on it. Usually
when those strip there isn't any good thread left to grab onto.
You can drop the whole bar and work on it inside. Much easier and it lets
you clean up and inspect the bushings.
--
DougW
01-10-2007, 08:25 AM
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Re: Broken Sway Bar Link update & help
Thanks guys.
To drop the whole bar I'd have to disconnect the other end - plus
there's tons of room in there for a hacksaw blade, I'll weigh my
options. Bolts tend to be tough for a hacksaw because they are tempered
steel or whatever. I don't have a grinder but my neighbor does. As far
as working inside - its an indoor garage so I'm set as far as cold and
time is concerned. Going to buy a torx 55 at lunch today to hold the
bottom bolt steady. It was turning last night and the biggest torx i
have is 40. I'll let u know what transpires.
To drop the whole bar I'd have to disconnect the other end - plus
there's tons of room in there for a hacksaw blade, I'll weigh my
options. Bolts tend to be tough for a hacksaw because they are tempered
steel or whatever. I don't have a grinder but my neighbor does. As far
as working inside - its an indoor garage so I'm set as far as cold and
time is concerned. Going to buy a torx 55 at lunch today to hold the
bottom bolt steady. It was turning last night and the biggest torx i
have is 40. I'll let u know what transpires.
01-10-2007, 08:25 AM
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Re: Broken Sway Bar Link update & help
Thanks guys.
To drop the whole bar I'd have to disconnect the other end - plus
there's tons of room in there for a hacksaw blade, I'll weigh my
options. Bolts tend to be tough for a hacksaw because they are tempered
steel or whatever. I don't have a grinder but my neighbor does. As far
as working inside - its an indoor garage so I'm set as far as cold and
time is concerned. Going to buy a torx 55 at lunch today to hold the
bottom bolt steady. It was turning last night and the biggest torx i
have is 40. I'll let u know what transpires.
To drop the whole bar I'd have to disconnect the other end - plus
there's tons of room in there for a hacksaw blade, I'll weigh my
options. Bolts tend to be tough for a hacksaw because they are tempered
steel or whatever. I don't have a grinder but my neighbor does. As far
as working inside - its an indoor garage so I'm set as far as cold and
time is concerned. Going to buy a torx 55 at lunch today to hold the
bottom bolt steady. It was turning last night and the biggest torx i
have is 40. I'll let u know what transpires.
01-10-2007, 08:25 AM
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Re: Broken Sway Bar Link update & help
Thanks guys.
To drop the whole bar I'd have to disconnect the other end - plus
there's tons of room in there for a hacksaw blade, I'll weigh my
options. Bolts tend to be tough for a hacksaw because they are tempered
steel or whatever. I don't have a grinder but my neighbor does. As far
as working inside - its an indoor garage so I'm set as far as cold and
time is concerned. Going to buy a torx 55 at lunch today to hold the
bottom bolt steady. It was turning last night and the biggest torx i
have is 40. I'll let u know what transpires.
To drop the whole bar I'd have to disconnect the other end - plus
there's tons of room in there for a hacksaw blade, I'll weigh my
options. Bolts tend to be tough for a hacksaw because they are tempered
steel or whatever. I don't have a grinder but my neighbor does. As far
as working inside - its an indoor garage so I'm set as far as cold and
time is concerned. Going to buy a torx 55 at lunch today to hold the
bottom bolt steady. It was turning last night and the biggest torx i
have is 40. I'll let u know what transpires.
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