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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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You know that bolt that ties the track bar to the axle? That **** is stuck. The nut is off, but the bolt WILL NOT slide out. I've tried prying it out. I've tried melting it out. I've tried drilling it out (which is taking forever). I might just cut the track bar and the bolt. Any ideas?
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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Maybe melt the bushing out completely?
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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Just encountered the same issue on Friday. If you have access to an air ratchet, wiggle the track bar up/down side to side while ratcheting the bolt out.
Oh yea, pb blaster is helpful too!
Good luck!
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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Too much tension on it. Unbolt the other end of track bar...

Or put a screw driver behind head of bolt and pry.

Cutting or attempting to burn anything is very unnecessary.
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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**** was seized into the bushing. Had to cut it on both sides with a sawz-dangerous (chinese sawzall)
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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I did the same thing .... But i used a craftsman cordless sawzall.....
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