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Broke the DAMN bolts! HELP

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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Default Broke the DAMN bolts! HELP

so i was installing my lower control arms on my del sol and while removing one of the bolts it broke off now im stuck...what can i do?
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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if it is the bolt that holds the strut. thats a common problem on the hondas. ur gonna need to change the control arm or if u wanna sit there with an easy out and try to take it out its up to you
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Get a small propane torch from the hardware store. heat the area around the bolt and try and drive the bolt out with a punch and hammer.

I should first ask which bolt ?

Where the shock mounts or where the arm mounts to the frame ?
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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the bolt that broke is on the shock bracket
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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i told u what ur options are. ive seen this happen too much
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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im trying to remove my stock ones to put my aftermarket control arm but it wont come off untill i get those bolts some how
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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