anyone have any suggestions on how to get the damn rear lca bolts off, ive tried everything

i used a wrench i used air compressor, i heated the **** up, and i used wd40, nothing works

 

yea me too...i've been riding a couple months with only front springs in...

 

no tips. except to make damn sure you don't break it, that's the most common problem in our cars, rear lca bolts snap like twigs.

Which bolt is it? if it's not the one holding the strut to the LCA then you can probably get away with just removing the bolt on the opposite end of the LCA. You can undo either of the 2 end bolts and that will allow you to pull down on the lca and remove your shocks.

If it;s the bolt holding the Strut to the LCA then I'd say bring it into a shop and pay em just to bust the bolt.

 

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only one of those helps w/ removing it so hes just trying to get some suggestions since alot of people have this problem

 

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it only takes one thread to help.

My point is- its easy to find infor here, that has already been covered.

 

i had the same problem and actually snapped the nut off that was welded onto the lca...after that i gave up and brought it to a shop paid 60 bux and got it over with...however now i have an abs light on and the back makes an awful noise everytime i hit a bump

 

i had the same problem on both my tegs and i just cut the bolts and got new bushings and bolts

 

grind the bolt head away and get a new bushing.
new bushing + bolt + installation of bushing = about 25 bucks acura oem parts

if the bolts seized to the bushing your not going to get it out, and if you do the bushing is still damaged.

my opinion.

 

ya what im gonna have to end up doing is taking it in to local shop, and pay whatever it will cost to get the bolts off and to get new ones. GG integra rear lca bolt, we need to start up a revolt and smash on ACURA!!!!!!!!!

 

I just thought of this...


How much would it cost to repair it vs. replacement?

I know I purchased my ITR LCA from acura for around $100 when I blew out the bushing.

 

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How much would it cost to repair it vs. replacement?

I know I purchased my ITR LCA from acura for around $100 when I blew out the bushing.</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just thought of this...


How much would it cost to repair it vs. replacement?

I know I purchased my ITR LCA from acura for around $100 when I blew out the bushing.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i did it like this.. gs-r control arm , all basically the same :

remove control arm for car.
angle grinder - 30$ home depot with a free grinding disc
bushing - 15$ with bolt included

grind the bolts in between the shock.
the shock will now come free. unscrew the remaining portion of the bolt from the shock. set the shock aside.
take the control arm with the screw still stuck inside the bushing to a machine shop, napa will do.
have them press the old one out and new one in - 12$
go home, reassemble the shock to the control arm using your new bolt. and attach to the car.

total cost estimated - 57$
& now you have yourself a new tool for your collection - an angle grinder. believe me this comes in useful, i should have bought one a long time ago.

 

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i did it like this.. gs-r control arm , all basically the same :

remove control arm for car.
angle grinder - 30$ home depot with a free grinding disc
bushing - 15$ with bolt included

grind the bolts in between the shock.
the shock will now come free. unscrew the remaining portion of the bolt from the shock. set the shock aside.
take the control arm with the screw still stuck inside the bushing to a machine shop, napa will do.
have them press the old one out and new one in - 12$
go home, reassemble the shock to the control arm using your new bolt. and attach to the car.

total cost estimated - 57$
& now you have yourself a new tool for your collection - an angle grinder. believe me this comes in useful, i should have bought one a long time ago.

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where did you get the bushing and bolt from for only $15??? when i went to acura, i think they wanted like 50 for the new bushing... instead i just got some ES bushings for a lot cheaper and a new bolt at a hardware store