So I ordered the part from rubicon recyclers on ebay for $40. I went to take off the broken one till the new one gets here and the nut at the top turns, the threads don't (good sign) but nothing happens!! Strange. The bolt must be broken inside the collar but WHY wouldn't the threads turn with the nut then???
It's a tapered fitting, that's why the stud doesn't turn. But you are probably going to have to cut or grind the nut off. Best to remove the whole swaybar for that, it's not too hard.
The nut is stripped?
Earle
Yup, I would agree there. He might be able to put a thin screwdriver under the nut and twist to lift the nut as he tries to turn it.
Mike
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I'd save the effort and put a nutbuster or angle grinder on it. Usually when those strip there isn't any good thread left to grab onto.
You can drop the whole bar and work on it inside. Much easier and it lets you clean up and inspect the bushings.
Thanks guys. To drop the whole bar I'd have to disconnect the other end - plus there's tons of room in there for a hacksaw blade, I'll weigh my options. Bolts tend to be tough for a hacksaw because they are tempered steel or whatever. I don't have a grinder but my neighbor does. As far as working inside - its an indoor garage so I'm set as far as cold and time is concerned. Going to buy a torx 55 at lunch today to hold the bottom bolt steady. It was turning last night and the biggest torx i have is 40. I'll let u know what transpires.
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