Member Since: 27 Dec 2014
Location: Ipswich
Posts: 48
Any idea how to get this bolt out?
Hi All,
Any ideas on how to remove this bolt without damaging the bushing below, is just turning
also on the other side do I need to let the air out of the suspension (currently set to high with fuse 3 out) to be able to line up the upper suspension arm to the lower/bearing?
Thanks
BoB
6th Mar 2022 2:07 pm
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2463
The bolt is rusted to the inner sleeve of the bush if its spnning you need to replace the bushAndrew
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6th Mar 2022 2:33 pm
bobmclane
Member Since: 27 Dec 2014
Location: Ipswich
Posts: 48
oh crap, how big a job is that? do i need any specialist tools?
6th Mar 2022 2:51 pm
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2463
I use a set of bush removal tools but you can just as easy use a socket the same size as the bush a large deep socket for the other side and a legth of threaded rod.
In this video he removes the bush quite easily unlike the other bushes.Andrew
D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE
6th Mar 2022 3:01 pm
bobmclane
Member Since: 27 Dec 2014
Location: Ipswich
Posts: 48
Thanks Andrew,
Funny you point me to this video as I've seen this a couple of times and it feels just like my story been on both sides now a couple of weekends, get so far then hit another stumbling block and have to order more parts LOL..
What bushing removal kit do you recommend seem to be loads on fleabay..?
Any easy way to remove that bolt or use up my final recip blades on it?
Thanks
BoB...
6th Mar 2022 4:57 pm
bobmclane
Member Since: 27 Dec 2014
Location: Ipswich
Posts: 48
erm OK sawn off the bolt... and tried burning the bolt out which made a nice mess
Is the only way to get this out now with a bushing removal kit? If so any recommendations?
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