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Are the lower swaybar torx bolts seated??

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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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Question Are the lower swaybar torx bolts seated??

so i put on my lift today but have yet to mount my new sway bars. this is because i can get the lower factory torx bolts out. i lubed them, torched them, sawed them, and grinded at them. Which leads me to believe they are seated..can anybody help?
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Yes the torx bolts are splined/pressed into the bracket.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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They are pressed in. I broke 2 torx bits before i realized they where. I took a big hammer and beat them out.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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how should get them out?
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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A "bfh" lol or a torch
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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what is a bfh ive seen it posted a million times what is it?
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Rbngrt98xj
what is a bfh ive seen it posted a million times what is it?
"Big Freaking Hammer".
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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Rent a pitman arm puller from your local part store. Mine came out nice and easy with the puller.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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I vote BFH
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mike albo
I vote BFH
Haha. This will work but you can bend the bracket if you dont support it with something.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jmm0122
Haha. This will work but you can bend the bracket if you dont support it with something.
true
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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a socket and a c clamp with a bit of heat if needed works too. Just remember you don't want to bend or break the mounts.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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C-Clamp and a big socket
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 07:33 AM
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Go with a pitman arm puller, it'll come right out and you wont tear up the bracket.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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Are these same bolts on the rear sway bar cause I'm planning on removing mine this week?
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