Not quite strong enough

[prevarications]

After trying to swap in a 32mm front sway bar/bushings/endlinks this weekend, I was reminded on why I've shyed away from car repairs/upgrades. Halfway into trying to unbolt the endlinks, I realize I was just spinning the bolt as I cranked away on the nut, lol. I didn't have the upper body strength to loosen the nut and bolt simultaneously.

I tried a little WD40, but no luck. I did manage to tighten everything back up.

Looks like another visit to Meineke...unless I can talk my neighbor to give me a hand.

[Bonemaro]

Re: Not quite strong enough

Where do you live? Shouldn't give you that much trouble. Perhaps try PB Blaster instead of WD40.

[FadeToBlak121]

Re: Not quite strong enough

use some penetrating oil. not wd40. break away has always worked good for me. if all else fails, just get someone to give you a hand holding the nut

[prevarications]

Re: Not quite strong enough

I live in upstate ny...I'll try some different penetrating sprays, unless you want to drive up and help me install it! :)

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: Not quite strong enough

or just take a hack saw to the endlinks. They can be a pain.

[ssms5411]

Re: Not quite strong enough

I hear ya , I tried changing my front brake lines to stainless and I couldn't get the old ones apart. So now I have to wait until I can get some help to do them.

[Bonemaro]

Re: Not quite strong enough

I live in upstate ny...I'll try some different penetrating sprays, unless you want to drive up and help me install it! :)

Although I don't think this is typical, I sprayed my endlinks with PB Blaster, let it sit overnight and after loosening with a wrench, literally took the bolts off by hand.

[PewterBird]

Re: Not quite strong enough

or just take a hack saw to the endlinks. They can be a pain.

X2....Dont re-use stock. You can pick up a nice new set with poly bushings from like 20 bucks.