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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 12:31 PM
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Hi, I'm trying to regrease a set of uca bushings.. but I can't get the dang through bolts to come out!

I've tried 1180 ft/lb makita impact, air chisel with hammer/flat attachment and beat on it, and the bolt will not budge!

I'd soak the arms in pb blaster, but I've heard that will eat/melt poly bushings... so from my research I've run across electrolysis and soaking in molasses. Anyone with experience/wisdom have any thoughts or ideas to throw at me? Or is electrolyis a good idea or only helps on surface rust? -Will it get all the way into the long length where I presume is loads of rust..?
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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 12:32 PM
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Electrolysis and molasses bath being 2 separate ideas of course -in case I sounded more confused than I probably am, lol
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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 12:27 PM
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Default Re: Through-bolt stuck in poly bushing

soak them in penetrating oil. it won't harm the bushings. the compound of aftermarket bushings is designed to withstand nearly any automotive chemical.

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