Ok i purchased a 97 dakota 4wd it had been sitting for 3 years. I replaced the front end suspension over the weekend. The main bolt on the front shocks however broke off and i am wondering what the best way to get this bolt out is without damageing the threads?

 

Probably some heat and a bolt extractor.

It's a common problem.

 

For the upper shock nut, a sawzall or cut-off wheel. Slide it under the bushing and go to town.

For the lower bolts, as previously stated, a bolt extractor is pretty much your only option.

 

Thanks for the info. uppers were no issues however it seems the lower bolts are gna be my nightmare both driver and passenger bolts broke off....had penetrating oil on passenger side for 2 days....awww well joys of working on your own truck lol

 

Another option is to replace the control arm. They're $70-80 new, and you could probably find them at a salvage yard much cheaper, though I'd put new bushings in if you go that route.

 

Ill keep that in mind if i cant get the bolt out