So I got my new suspension, put the fronts on with little trouble, and started working on the back. The rear strut mounting bolts were pretty damn rusty, so I sprayed the crap out of them with parts blaster and let it soak for about 5-10 minutes. Sprayed it again, and tried to remove the bolt, and the head torqued right off. I'm about to head down to Autozone to get a bolt extractor kit, but they can not find a part number for a replacement bolt. Do I have to go through a Honda parts dealer or is there an automotive parts store anyone knows of I can get the bolt from?

 

If you were near I have about half a dozen of these laying around. Some brand new in the packaging.

 

Did you get them through a Hnda specific parts dealer/supplier or an Auto Zone/NAPA type store? Well, my wife and I are looking at moving to the Knoxville area in about 4-5 years, so if it happens after we move maybe I'll look you up.

 

Majestic Honda. Just in case they snapped off like what happened to you. They were relatively expensive for a simple bolt.

I wouldn't move here if I were you. Not unless the economy picks up. Maybe not even after that. I've been trying to move out of here for 15 years.

 

Are you replaceing the shocks?

If so, just break off the welded nut on the back end of the shock, and poond the remaing part out. OR, you simply could replace the entire lca/shock.


These bolts are very well known for this, it's actually quite common.

If it were me, i would only go threw honda for bolts such as these.

 

assuming you're in the salt belt, the bolt is most likely completely seized into the bushing and strut.