Well.. I was trying to install my Function7 LCA's tonight and started loosening the lca bolts when the one that go through the trailing arm came apart. I stripped the head right off after a half of turn

So now.. not only is the lca trapped on the trailing arm the bolt is still threaded into the theads on the opposite side..


WHAT can i do?! I don't have a torch.. I don't have airtools and i'm afraid the other side will do the same..

any help/suggestions is appreciated..

responses of "that sucks" "too bad" etc.. are not welcome

 

have you tried a bolt extractor kit?

 

which kit? I've used them before on smaller/lower grade bolts and they've all broken

ALSO: I think the entire bolt is seized into the bushing.. so i don't even think one of those would do me any good

 

up cause i really need some help!

 

^^

 

Drill it out or get a new lca arm

 

... i have a new lca arm..

THE BOLT is still screwed into the threads on the opposite side of the knuckle.. as well as seized into the bushing.. a drill won't work

 

up

 

Pm this dude in this thread.Look about half way down the page, he has the same problem as you, u can see in the picutre.
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1537129

 

thanks

 

you defintly need a torch and two bolts, im not that good at explaining but i will try.. because i had the same trouble..it most occurs on integras for somereason.

well im going to try to explain the procedure so bear with me.

If theres threads on the other side, use those two bolts and have them there. The first nut that goes in first, is where it will help twist off that bolt, the second bolt that goes second, keeps the bolt holding tight so you can use that first bolt to help twist that nut off. IT wont be Easy, as it have corroded and stuff so TORCH, But first you need to torch it, bang it!, torch twist it out with a wrench. if you see the bolt coming loose "good sign" then use some lithium/wrench oil thing, in the can you know?

But if that doenst work, you need to saw it out, this is what i had to do, to get a good look at it, saw it between where the LCA that goes into the trailing arm, if you been under there then you may kknow where im talking about, you wont rip up the bushings, mines didnt.

Try it, Lots of shop i brought it too, didnt wanna mess with it, lots of wrist cramps and stuff. BUt it had to be done.

 

i'm just cutting it out and going to try and use vicegrips to get whatevers left of the bolt in the thread..

thanks for the help.. not sure what you mean about the different bolts..etc..

 

shoo, i meant get two nuts that fits tightly onto that bolt, and the first nut that goes in first helps turn and loosen the bolt while the second bolt helps hold reinforces while you try to pry it out?.. anyways gl

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DXkid888 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i'm just cutting it out and going to try and use vicegrips to get whatevers left of the bolt in the thread..

thanks for the help.. not sure what you mean about the different bolts..etc..</TD></TR></TABLE> Make sure to use heat when twisting out that stub, it will help break away any rust. The nut idea is interesting, would like to see it done.

 

try pb blaster, heat,left handed drill bitt, ez out. feel bad for you man.

 

Such a common problem. You're not alone. Search, as there are many threads about this from people with the same problem.

When I did my suspension I expected it to happen, and it did. I took the lazy/easy way out and did away with the entire rear suspension assembly including the trailing arm.

 

wormwood&lt;is that what absinthe is made from?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Screwtape. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When I did my suspension I expected it to happen, and it did. I took the lazy/easy way out and did away with the entire rear suspension assembly including the trailing arm. </TD></TR></TABLE>

me too, a little research goes a long way when attempting a project like this

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nello a. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wormwood&lt;is that what absinthe is made from?</TD></TR></TABLE>
there are other main ingredients, but ya the wormwood is what takes you there

 

the only way to repair it is to take a torch and cut the bushing out of the center of the shock tabs. Once you have the bushing torched out you can just take a pair of channel locks and twist the bolt right out of the welded on nut. I have done it a hundred times and it always works well. You just have to be careful to not heat the shock up too much.

 

dude that sucks...bump lol

 

fixed it a few weeks ago

Heat and vice grips are the shyt

 

I know you have this fixed, but what is an LCa?

 

&lt;------NOOB.

Lower Control Arm....duh.

 

well at least you caught yourself before getting tore up on here... lol..

yeah LCA = Lower control arm