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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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hey guys went to remove the rear track bar so i could install a bracket and i could not get any of the bolts to move i pb blasted them and that didnt seem to work. also it has hose stupid torx bolts which are really rusted out. whats the best way to get these bolts out?
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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probably a torx bit?

just playing man, no idea other then let the pb sink in more and keep trying till they strip. then drill them out
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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ya idk if the torx will even catch inside the bolt. the bump stop is in the way to so i cant even use a ratchet. is there a way to remove the bump stop without having a hell of a time putting it back in
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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Impact gun is your friend!
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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Impact gun is your friend!
you cant fit one in there lol
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Interesting because I did mine last night when I put new urethane bushings in. I geld the torx bit with a ratchet on one side and then used a long extension and socket on the other side with my impact gun. Of course I had to pull the bump stop off as well but that's no biggie. I haven't really looked at where it bolts to the axle though so maybe that's the spot you're talking about.
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1DeadZJ
Interesting because I did mine last night when I put new urethane bushings in. I geld the torx bit with a ratchet on one side and then used a long extension and socket on the other side with my impact gun. Of course I had to pull the bump stop off as well but that's no biggie. I haven't really looked at where it bolts to the axle though so maybe that's the spot you're talking about.

ya im afraid if i take out the bump stop that i wont be abkle to get it back in
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