Andrew16v

Can some experienced people chime in here. I have some front swaybar disco's and I'm having trouble installing them. I can't seem to get the bottom bolt out of the bracket that is welded to the axle tube. The kit says to use a t55, which I just went and bought a $15 set, and now looking at it - it seems like it is pressed in there. NOT threaded. So I went to the trusty torch to heat up the bracket, and went at it with a Big F'in hammer. Still no luck - just bending the bracket. I am thinking to just drill out the bolt through the head. I know I could probably use the stock bolt in there, but the kit came with new shiny ones that for some reason, I want to use.

I'd appreciate anyone 2 cents.

tannerp89

use a socket and c clamp to press it out

storm101

x2 if im not mistaken there are little splines on them bolts and brackets.

tannerp89

yep its a stud...dunno why it has the torx head on it

phillyxj570

im having the same prob. ive seen people use a c clamp and socket pitman arm press. neither of those methods worked for me i am going to a shop by my house 2marrow to use their air hammer to see if that can knock it out

greengoblin

i ground down the head then used a gear puller to press it out from the head side and it came out with out a problem

sportrider

I used an air hammer, worked like a charm.

Andrew16v

Thanks to all you guys for the great ideas! Cherokeeforum coming through again!