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Where to buy a steering stabilizer bracket... or how to get the bolt out?

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Old 08-15-2011, 08:15 PM
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I couldnt get the bold out of the steering stabilizer (inside side). The other one came right out. Got the nut off, couldnt get the bolt out. Slammed it with a sledgehammer- soaked it in rust remover, and lit it up with a torch. Tried to use a power saw to cut through the bolt but its hardened steal and it ate right through my blade.

been looking on ebay with no luck. Where can I find a bracket, or how can I get this daggone bolt out?its like seized inside the actual stabilizer mount.
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 11:22 PM
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On the steering arm? If so, I think it is a stud, not unlike the tapered studs in the ball joints. Use TWO large hammers. (I have two three pound single jacks.) Hold one against one side, and then SMACK the other side as hard as you can. Three or four good whacks, and it should pop.
 
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Alright....I also need help with this! That darn nut is tougher than steel!!!! Why on earth would they use that type of tapered sleeve to connect the stabilizer to the track bar??????
 
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Try my method.
 
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Alright....I also need help with this! That darn nut is tougher than steel!!!! Why on earth would they use that type of tapered sleeve to connect the stabilizer to the track bar??????
For the same reason they use them on tie rods.
 
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alright....this is really getting me frustrated...this is the bolt that I cannot remove...what am I doing wrong? I've hit it with a hammer, sprayed it with penetratant lube, tried prying it off...it's solid!



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Do you have a pitman arm puller?
 
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I don't have one...that's a good idea though...any other ideas before I run down to autozone?
 
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smack the tie rod arm its connected to with a very large hammer and it should come out.
 
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Originally Posted by john224
I don't have one...that's a good idea though...any other ideas before I run down to autozone?

Yea, drive, don't run.
 

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