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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 11:05 PM
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Default Problems with front sway bar bolts

I want to change the bushings on my front sway bar but the upper bolts on the cross member are seize up. So I can't take the brackets off. I've already tried soaking the bolts in lube a few days prior, but still luck of getting them off. What should I do to get these bolts off?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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no idea, but where are you in kansas?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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when ever ive got bolts that are seized up, if i can get to it we use a big a$$ piece of 6ft pipe lol
 
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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Yeah sometimes using a pipe on a wrench can help, but if you use too much force you can end up breaking the head right off the bolt. Try heating them up with a torch and then let it cool and once it cools a little spray some penatrating oil on it. Then try it. Thats your best bet.
 
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