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01-27-2014, 05:22 PM

sawfish

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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.

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01-27-2014, 06:35 PM

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

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01-28-2014, 10:14 AM

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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.

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