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hdff · 03-03-2015, 09:51 PM

I am trying to install a ece super track bar and can not get the old u bolts out. I am working on jack stands so my space is limited. I have sprayed them 4 or 5 times with kloil and pb blaster and have had no luck with a 3# hammer and wedge. Is there any problem that I am not seeing if I take a cut off wheel and cut the U before the bend and take my impact and try to tighten the nut till it gets tight and hopefully turns the remaining straight part of the U. Any war stories about your experiences or opinions are welcome. Thanks

kamikazekyle05 · 03-03-2015, 09:56 PM

I just cut mine off and bought new ones

Tree-50 · 03-03-2015, 11:07 PM

Idk how much space you actually have but I've never found a bolt that could stand up against a breaker bar + jack handle combo for more torque.

chevy_mike · 03-04-2015, 12:03 PM

Cut the u-bolts just above the trailing arm. You can then use your impact like you talked about. Should pull it most of the way down.

hdff · 03-07-2015, 08:50 PM

I won!

**jayoldschool** · 03-07-2015, 09:43 PM

I have yet to meet a bolt that a sawzall or a torch can't defeat.

Rod Run · 03-08-2015, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayoldschool

I have yet to meet a bolt that a sawzall or a torch can't defeat.

I use heat a lot.

Usually if you get the nut to the point where it's almost ready to start glowing, it will spin right off.

I just had to do it with my adjustable panhard bar last weekend

03-03-2015, 09:51 PM	#1
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Is this going to be a mistake? I am trying to install a ece super track bar and can not get the old u bolts out. I am working on jack stands so my space is limited. I have sprayed them 4 or 5 times with kloil and pb blaster and have had no luck with a 3# hammer and wedge. Is there any problem that I am not seeing if I take a cut off wheel and cut the U before the bend and take my impact and try to tighten the nut till it gets tight and hopefully turns the remaining straight part of the U. Any war stories about your experiences or opinions are welcome. Thanks __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-03-2015, 09:56 PM	#2
kamikazekyle05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vernon, Texas Posts: 331	Re: Is this going to be a mistake? I just cut mine off and bought new ones

03-03-2015, 11:07 PM	#3
Tree-50 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 120	Re: Is this going to be a mistake? Idk how much space you actually have but I've never found a bolt that could stand up against a breaker bar + jack handle combo for more torque.

03-04-2015, 12:03 PM	#4
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Is this going to be a mistake? Cut the u-bolts just above the trailing arm. You can then use your impact like you talked about. Should pull it most of the way down. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

03-07-2015, 08:50 PM	#5
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: Is this going to be a mistake? I won! Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-07-2015, 09:43 PM	#6
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Is this going to be a mistake? I have yet to meet a bolt that a sawzall or a torch can't defeat.



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