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Jan 27, 2014 | 05:22 PM

#21

sawfish

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From: Peoples Republik of Kalifornia

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Originally Posted by jkeaton

Yep, those things are a biotch just like the lower strut bolts. Chrysler uses non service-removable lock tight on just about every fastener. I ended up destroying mine trying to get them out and had to get new ones. Dealer only part and like $40 each.

Could you have heated them to soften the loc-tite? Just asking.

Jan 27, 2014 | 06:35 PM

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jkeaton

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From: Winston Salem, NC

Maybe. Honestly did not think of that at the time.

Jan 28, 2014 | 10:14 AM

#23

donkeypunch

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From: Aurora, CO

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Originally Posted by sawfish

Could you have heated them to soften the loc-tite? Just asking.

Well, the problem with that is, they reside in rubber bushings. In order to heat the bolt enough to soften the thread-locker compound, I would imagine that you would ruin the bushing.