How To Remove a Bolt Seized in a Bushing Sleeve

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This problem happens often on Hondas, especially with the front lower strut attachment where the fork meets the lower control arm. In this video I show my methods of removing one of these stuck bolts going through the rear lower control arm on my 2012 Honda Odyssey. This bolt needs to move in order to align the rear wheels on these vans.
I also go over my techniques for dealing with this issue when a bolt seizes into the lower control arm bushing on the front suspensions of some Hondas.
I hope you find the information useful. Good luck!
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@djnevous3us 4 года назад

It’s always that 1 bolt “it will take 10 min” 3 hours later 🙄😡

@sethwiliams3920 3 года назад

Vinyldecalgraff I’m literally doing that right now it’s taken me 2 hours and it hasn’t budged a bit 🤣

@djnevous3us 3 года назад

Seth Wiliams lol that’s how it goes.

@MrW454ci 3 года назад

8 days here, i shoulda watched this video.

@ivanlee2337 3 года назад

I just had this with my rear lower control arms for my 2008 jeep patriot

@MrW454ci 3 года назад

3weeks later the mechanic got it out, only took an hour for him to do thougg

@Michael-fw5ef 4 года назад

I think its great that Eric teaches us how to get out of sticky situations. That's what really slows us driveway do-it-yourselfers the most - when a bolt is stuck or when we cant reach or manouver something we need to.

@robertchiarizia9463 9 месяцев назад

Eric is definitely appreciated by us professionals as well. Very knowledgeable technician.

@arontesfay2520 2 года назад

After going through this nightmare a few months ago, I've promised myself that every two years, I'll take every bolt out of its bushing and apply anti-seize. It will save me so much headache and frustration when I have to work on the suspension down the road.

@MrFUNNYReviews 4 года назад

You have taught me almost ever thing I know about cars. You and Chris fix a my heros. Am in Uganda. Thanks

@mashiachHomestead 4 года назад

Don’t forget South Main Auto 😎🔧 All of you Guys are awesome mentors!

@MrFUNNYReviews 4 года назад

@@mashiachHomestead yes. Even that bloke is great. Not to mention engineering explained plus speed 99. Even 2 car prods. You deserve paradise. Great teachers a found on RU-vid.

@pirihern9329 4 года назад

D best teachers and all free

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

Hello Uganda! Thank you for the comment!

@johnaranjo2059 4 года назад

South main auto is another good one.

@piotrzakrzewski2766 4 года назад

one time, i sat down in front of a massive 40 inch computer screen, with a big bag of weed and watched an entire series Eric did on an engine rebuild totally stoned, totally mesmerized. dude, love your channel

@charlesdale1462 3 месяца назад

Groovy ❤

@ya_boi_zak5927 3 года назад

I had two lower control arms with the bolt seized in the bushings. I went all out and bought me a Milwaukee sawzall with the diablo blades. Showed those bushings who's boss.

@kdash3215 4 года назад

These are the bane of automotive techs everywhere. And they smell super awesome when they're melting.

@iduimovic 4 года назад

EricTheCarGuy: Been there, done that. I had similar problem on a 1999 Honda CR-V with the rear shocks lower bolt. They seized inside the bushing and snapped clean off at the first try each side and it is a rust free Honda that never seen salt. I ended up cutting the bolts as you did, took me 2 hrs each side and I tried grinder, heat, induction heat, spray, you name it. Nothing help, there is no to much space either on the area and you want to prevent damage to other parts. Not fun at all. A job that will take 0.9 hrs per side ended up taking 6 hrs for just two 14mm bolts.

@derek6187 4 года назад

haha, my concerned neighbor came over at the loud end of a solid 2 hour battle with an 89 civic rear lower; wanted to see what all the strong language was about before reporting some domestic violence :D

@monsterq6 4 года назад

I think the main reason I love your videos Eric is that you're a great visual storyteller! You use great editing and film making techniques. Makes the videos awesome to watch. You're a skilled gentleman!

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

Thank you!

@JonSherwoodChikichumba 4 года назад

“Once you get the bolt in you’re basicly home free” *taps bolt, doesn't move* Thinks to self, “I’m not home free."

@Michael-fw5ef 4 года назад

Eric, thank you for acknowledging the fact that most mechanics dont torque every bolt they work on. I argue with others online about this all the time. There are some viewers out there that mistakently think mechanics torque every bolt they touch, whereas I have experience watching mechanics and know that they dont torque most bolts, but rather use experience as their guide in most cases.

@mveno123 4 года назад

Good stuff, Eric. Glad to see you doing more of these kinds of videos which brought me to your channel in the first place. Rock on!

@MechanicalMikesRoadsideRepair 4 года назад

You and the rest of the top dogs of mechanic RU-vid were impressive before I became a “pro” but now that I’m officially “professional” and no longer “DIY” it’s a different perspective at how good of techs you all are

@mikhailkraskovskiy6217 3 года назад

i sure wish i saw this earlier. had the exact same thing happen to 4 separate bolts on the rear end of my 99 CRV. sawzall and angle grinder took about 6 hours to free them all. did this on the ground in cold weather though, so it wasnt as comfortable. definitely use anti seize for those bolts.

@joubess 4 года назад

Eric, I watch your channel religiously. You work on Hondas and I'm presently working on my 97 CR-V suspension, front and rear. I've learned so much from you and have the confidence that I will be able to finish any job I start. The lady slipper has been a lifesaver on lining up holes in the rear lower control arms. I can't thank you enough for all your thoughtful videos and clear explanations. Thanks!

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

I'm happy to help. I've done a few videos on my Honda Element which shares the same chassis as the CRV if you're looking for additional info. Thanks for the comment.

@dragonnorway 3 года назад

Had the same issue on the top traction arms, thankfully it was when I replaced the rear subframe, but on both sides! Made it a living hell to pull the subframe out without removing the exhaust pipe, but it got home in the end! Thanks for the quality posts!

@Conqueef-tadoor 4 года назад

Pro Tip: Fork out the dough for the Diablo Carbide tipped metal cutting sawzall blades. Yes they are like $10 each, but they last as long as ten regular metal cutting blades. Plus they cut a LOT faster! My truck was in a collision, and I cut the crushed bumper off in SECONDS with that blade!!

@yafois988 4 года назад

Project farmer a YT channel, , a YT channel, did an performance comparison on saw blades a few months ago. well worth looking at on various products and tools which show are durable and work good VS the majority of similar tools/ products that are junk.

@rodrodney641 3 года назад

I agree, I used to struggle with junk blades until I bought a good one, cuts through seized bushings within seconds, no BS like dealing with the cheapo blades that just wear the teeth off almost instantly

@carwashadamcooper1538 3 года назад

Yessir!

@MrEpicman99 3 года назад

Just went through this myself and thought to myself "I'll either hate myself for buying cheap blades and struggling or I'll hate myself for buying an expensive blade that didn't work out" truth be told yes that carbide blade worked wonders!

@BigDog50001 4 года назад

Heat, cutting and lots of patience. Nicely done Eric!

@nofam 4 года назад

That's more anti-seize on one bush and bolt than I've seen Eric use in every other video he's ever done!!

@walterhubicki5207 4 года назад

This is old classic Eric the Car Guy. Really enjoyed this. Thanks.

@EthanBradshaw 4 года назад

Im literally trying to replace the lower control arms on my Accord right now and this has happened on both sides on multiple bushes. The light of Eric the Honda God has shown down upon me 😂

@mrpesky163 4 года назад

Once the vehicle is aligned, pack up and move to Arizona (trade your car for one from there), so you never have to do this job again! 😉 Great job, Eric. Thanks for the video 👍

@MegaDysart 4 года назад

Have you ever headed west on the 202 to get on the i10 and passed the 51, 17, and now the new 202 south and the 101 between 12:00 pm and 7:30 pm? Way too many people jamming up traffic, don’t need any more rust belt midwesterners here

@renenowicki Месяц назад

I’ve got Michigan rust. 😢

@DonBMW 3 года назад

The fact that I’m here means I’m either already or about to deal with a tough situation. Thanks for the tips Eric!

@ya_boi_zak5927 3 года назад

Haha same here. I got a rusted alignment bolt in the rear control arm. Half of the bolt is snapped while the other half is seized in the bushing. Literally been driving it like that for months😂. That thing is not going anywhere anytime soon.

@DonBMW 3 года назад

@@ya_boi_zak5927 I’m going to just start hitting that rear control arm bolt with a hammer, dousing it w some PB blaster for like two weeks. Then cross my fingers that my impact will drive it out.

@ya_boi_zak5927 3 года назад

@@DonBMW best of luck to ya. I'ma just do what Eric did and just go all in.

@redraif 4 года назад

This exact thing happened on the rear of my delsol at the toe arms... used sawzal just like you, cut rotate, cut rotate & had to cut it on either side as well. replaced the factory part with aftermarket ones with spherical bearings. Thank you for the video. Makes me feel better that I guessed right on the how-to! You have been a god-sent with your Honda videos for a non- trained DIY mechanic chick like me!

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

Yea, I've dealt with those too. PITA. You did right. This is how I've dealt with some of them. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tak_vsboLzU.html Thanks for the comment and keep up the good work.

@JeeperJimbo 4 года назад

I've been pretty lucky lately using an induction coil .... But I've been threw everything in this video ! Great techniques that any DIY or season tech can use !

@firstlast--- 4 года назад

Good video. Ran into this issue on a toe link with a dodge journey, there wasn't room to fit an air hammer on the bolt and the shop ran out of oxygen so I couldn't use the torch. It gave me hell trying to cut the link out.

@qualityreno9689 3 года назад

Great video. thank you for posting it. I did the same thing on ALL rear control arms for a 2005 and a 2006 Ford focus. i had better accessibility, so i used a grinder, rather than a reciprocating saw. and also, instead of replacing the control arms with new after market ones, i was able to buy me a Prothane bushings kit. pressed the old ones out and the new ones in. it was a very involved job.

@drmikeosgood Год назад

Hi Eric, it's been a long time since I've seen you on RU-vid. Nice to see you're still at it!

@christophernundal4408 4 года назад

Hard to find good mechanic's that care like you.

@matthewholzner9526 4 года назад

It's encouraging to see even the pros have to just cut/bang/destroy something to solve a problem.

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

More often than you might think actually.

@davidhouk7454 4 года назад

Had this issue on a 1993 accord rear strut mount. Bolt seized to the bushing and split the bushing. Had to cut the bolt out, remove the rubber and cut the sleeve to press in a new one. It was fun 😀

@michaelplumacher7536 4 года назад

What a timely video! I am am dealing with the exact issue right now, burned through 3 blades last night then quit for the evening to regroup. I will try the technique to rotate the bolt and may even squirt in some cutting fluid to save some blades. Thanks for making this!

@michaelplumacher7536 4 года назад

And... a follow up. I ran out to the garage inspired. Grabbed my tap magic cutting oil and started at it again with the sawzall. As suspected the cutting fluid did help keep the blade healthy, although smoked a whole lot. 15 seconds, re-oil and rotate the bolt, repeat. within a min the head of the bolt popped off and the blade still reusable. Switched to the threaded side and about another min and a whack with a 4lb hammer it popped also. thank you @ericthecarguy for this video. used 4 blades total between last night and today 2 Milwaukee 'torch' and 2 Lenox 'lazer'.

@Watchman999 4 года назад

Just went through this exact job on my 2011 Odyssey. The bottom plastic spring seat had cracked and I was getting a clunk on bumps. Tried all of the initial methods and ended up doing the sawzall method with a $20 Milwaukee carbide blade.....took about 10 seconds a side. Was like a hot knife through butter.

@markusstrobl1067 4 года назад

I used a dremel with a cutoff wheel and it went pretty quick. About 20 minutes. Like you I had limited access and had to keep turning the bolt while cutting.

@canuckfixit7722 4 года назад

I had to deal with a frozen bolt just like this very recently on my Honda Element. It was the outboard bolt through the rear, upper control arm. I was replacing the stock control arm with an adjustable one so I just cut off one side of the control arm then drilled out the rubber bushing and pressed in a new one. One real PITA job because of one bolt! Only had this problem on the left side. In comparison the right side took only 30 minutes to replace because neither of the bolts on that side were frozen.

@thomasphilyaw8593 4 года назад

Great informational video. You make it so novices believe they can do it too... until they get halfway through the job and think, this is not worth it and then call you. Great video

@diablofocker1 4 года назад

Man you gotta get those milwaukee torch carbide teeth blades. They chew threw stuff like that in 30 seconds.

@boarderdude1193 4 года назад

I had this happen on my front right wishbone on my ‘92 Accord... but I suppose a silver lining to my storm cloud was that I didn’t need to use my sawzall to cut the bolt/bushing out. That was because when I pulled on my breaker bar like I was pulling a sword out of stone, the bolt was so old and seized that it just broke on its own! Needless to say, this car got entirely new control arms and bushings out of the deal! It was fun...

@garyh6926 4 года назад

Same thing happened to me as well on a 97 Eclipse GSX rear arm. I had already planned on dropping the whole subframe so that gave me a few extra angle options having the whole thing off the car. Do yourself a favor and spend money on good blades. After a handful of okay to decent blades I landed on Freud blades and wish I had started with them. Take your time and focus on not damaging the frame/mount. Be prepared for the tingly hands!

@razinhailsharp 4 года назад

@Eric The Car Guy - One of those much more expensive and fancier sawzall blades would've done a lot better. Diablo blades are some of the best there is for sawzall and circular saws. Now, if you're using a multi-tool instead of a sawzall, Bosch blades are the way to go. Just a tip from someone who's burned through more than his fair share of blades for tools of all kinds over the years. Seized bolts are just no fun period. Great vid Eric!

@stevenbauer7744 4 года назад

What I've started doing on suspension bolts like this is to measure the distance between the fender lip and hub center while the car is on the ground before disassembly. Afterwards, when time comes to tighten bolt(s) at "ride height", I use a jack to raise the suspension up to duplicate my original measurement with the car in the air, then tighten the bolt(s). Saves me from crawling under the car with a torque wrench. As an alternative, I'd lower the end of the car in question onto a set of ramps so that the suspension is still loaded but there's extra clearance.

@ourkid2000 4 года назад

A couple of those Diablo steel demon blades are handy to have. They're a little thicker with heavy carbide teeth.....a little beefier than the standard Diablos you were using. I think they're around 7-10 dollars a peice but they'll cut a hardened steel bolt like you were dealing with much better. Great video!

@BlueBomberTurbo 4 года назад

And don't forget to lubricate the blade. Just like drill bits for metal, saw blades for metal also appreciate it.

@oldrestless 3 года назад

Where do you cut? Can you cut the inside bushing part? Thanks, trying this job this weekend and preparing for stuck bolts.

@arpfre 4 года назад

Had had trouble finding spring seats for my Capri/Mercury. Then someone showed me a picture of his suspension spring with a piece of garden hose threaded on it. lol Very back yard but I guess it worked. Great video.

@austinallmond7211 4 года назад

Last time I did this, I didn't even bother with the sawzall because the bushing insert is hardened. What I ended up doing was cutting the end of the shock open and removing it from the bushing, and then removing the rubber off the insert. Then I heated the bushing insert with a torch. Once I had it glowing bright red, I laid on it with an impact until it started turning, then it came out with little resistance with a pry bar under the bolt head. As the bolt came out, so did the reddest rust I had ever seen. As for overheating the mount, it shouldn't be much of an issue since the rust between the insert and the frame/bolt acts as an insulator.

@chads8720 4 года назад

Forgot to mention..melting rubber/bushing smoke sucks....and awesome video btw

@donald1056 3 года назад

You are always very informative on your videos - that's why I watch them

@gitplayer55 4 года назад

Had the same issue with every camber bolt in my supra, which is a common problem if you live in a country with salt on the roads. The general recommendation is: Don't mess with it too much, just cut the bolt. Because you will damage the subframe if you try to break it loose etc.

@danielguerrieri1588 3 года назад

Great point !!

@claycook1283 4 года назад

I have had real good luck w/Lenox sawzall blades. they cost more, but are worth it. Clay

@90Rex 4 года назад

after 30 years of salt the bolts on my CRX were removed with a thin angle grinder blade :) the bushings had to be pressed out with a 20 ton press instead of a 7, but at least they came out.

@michaelsimon3493 4 года назад

I was away wondering the best way deal with this problem. Thanks Eric.

@andrewvictor 8 месяцев назад

I feel this...went through the exact same steps. Recip saw wasn't cutting it (too many blades chewed up). Switch over to angle grinder with cutting disk Even broke out the Dremel for fine cutting work and tight access. My issue...I only had access to one side of the bolt (vertical config with cage nut). Good vid!

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 года назад

Great video as always Eric @EricTheCarGuy

@21DaHoagie12 5 месяцев назад

My dad tells the mechanic “oh no don’t worry, my son and I can take care of that job.” .... one stuck bolt and a million curse words later, here I am 😭

@labradormcgraw 4 года назад

Another nuts and bolts ETCG video - it doesn't get any better. This is the kind of job that doesn't get much coverage on RU-vid because it involves honesty - the integrity to show exactly what's likely to happen, even when it doesn't look pretty. Ironically, it's this true-to-life workmanship that brings us back week after week. Still the best advice, still the best company... still the best on RU-vid. Long live Eric the Car Guy!

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

You're too kind. Seriously. Thank you for your viewership and comments. Both are very much appreciated.

@hemtet5500 9 месяцев назад

I’ve got a nightmare camber bolt stuck fast in my old CR-V I’ve tried a lot of things but this morning I woke up and thought of a reciprocating saw and then I found your video so brilliant another thing to try and sadly buy.

@calvinmack206 4 года назад

As always Fantastic post!!!!!

@dwightbailey8754 4 года назад

Great video Eric. The whole time you were cutting I was like man please don't chop through that exhaust

@ShadowsxEvil 4 года назад

Had one of these seized up on one of mine. Used the air hammer with pickle fork attachment and cranked the bolt at the same time. Came loose with some effort.

@ItsJust2SXTs 4 года назад

I've had the same problem front and rear on my magnum, but I didn't cut the bolt I use the air hammer back and forth with some rotation with the breaker bar. One of the bolt in the rear has been over torqued was a pain to remove, like you say during alignment they doesn't care about torque. I use antiseize also to coat the bolt and inside the core in hope to prevent that...

@chriswebb5821 3 года назад

Bro you gotta rebuild suspension on the integra. It looks nasty as hell. I redid the whole thing on mine with koni yellows and a bunch of performance parts for like a g total and it rides beautiful now and looks great. You got the skills to do it yourself so make moves bro. 👌🏻 they're classics now, gotta treat them that way.

@nop58653 4 года назад

I use a ramset with an aluminum or spring steel rod down the barrel Highest powder charge just take off the nut and put that rod plugged barrel on the end of the bolt and BAM! Its sketchy i know trust me i know but works so well its unreal! i call it.... 'The Ramburglar"

@jefferyepstein9210 4 года назад

That’s actually a great idea

@danielguerrieri1588 3 года назад

So with a steel rod humml ? If I had one I would try it because I don't have another concentric bolt with me and this is Sunday, so I drilled into the bushing and sprayed the crap wit Marvel (smells nice 🙂 works great) turned it a few times , and sitting overnight

@abea4696 4 года назад

Thanks Eric. I learned so much from you.

@troywee4774 4 года назад

good tips and info as usual mate. thank you.

@MrMDee-si1bz 4 года назад

I have learned a lot from you! Eric! I really thank you!

@ka24gxe 8 месяцев назад

Awesome job! Thank you for posting!

@dave1135 4 года назад

Working flat rate in the dealership I worked for if I had a bolt seized and I was changing the arm any way I'd make sure we had a new bolt so I'd get a sawzall and cut the bolt. Edit: watching the video all the way, I see that's the technique you used

@ronh1752 3 года назад

@15:22 All my car-guy friends tell me vehicles are delicate machines that need to be gently influenced when worked on, but every one single of them has a BFH or two they love using =)

@ratdude747 4 года назад

Had the same experience on both of my 1995 Ford Rangers with the stock crossmembers, with similar bushings. Used an angle grinder to grind off the bolt head; since I was upgrading to a prior-generation solid crossmember where neither frame bracket needed,(one had to be removed in fact), I ended up prying open the ears to get the threaded end out of the bracket. Or I cut the ears off entirely... I can't remembers since the bracket in question was the one I had to grind/drill/chisel the frame rivets off of. No matter what, wasn't fun! Both times, ironically, the other side's bushing always came out easy... always one side, and one side only!

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 года назад

Very informative demonstration video Eric @EricTheCarGuy

@100SteveB 4 года назад

Almost kinda makes you think that the pesky manufacturers deliberately do not use any anti-seize compound on those bolts - just so your forced to go through all of this and buy a new arm. Had many a similar situation myself in the past, i always put back together with anti-seize to insure i can get it all apart easily again a few years down the line. I know a lot of people will say that you should never use anti-seize for this reason or that, but in 30+ years of working on cars I have never had a problem caused by using it. It has, however saved me from having many a problem.

@richardcabitto5108 3 года назад

Thanks Mag Chloride... Dealing with a 2013 F150 lower front strut bolt situation currently. Thanks for the help Sir! Probably going to have to cut bolt out. Cheers!

@Kedodda Год назад

I've had to do this twice now as my shops alignment tech. In both cases I saved the bushing and arm, but had to spread the ears a bit, cut the bolts, and then use either a 20 ton hydraulic press or my airhammer and the internal metal portion of the pushing supported to hammer out the bolt. I'm getting quicker, but it is really inconvenient to spend 2 hours cutting and hammering.

@robsmith1123 4 года назад

Thanks for the tips!

@youfrancis 4 года назад

Thank you, Eric.

@howifixit6206 4 года назад

Eric, I'm from Michigan! I also enjoy learning from your videos!

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

Hello Michigan!

@christophernundal4408 4 года назад

Nice workmanship

@williamdyckman9704 4 года назад

Eric love your video's, learned alot and saved a bunch of money. Thank You !!

@Driver732 4 года назад

Lucky you can get to the bushing from both sides. The retaining nut on an Evo 8/9 front LCA is INSIDE the subframe and is known to snap off if you man handle it. Instead of removing the arm to press out the ball joint, I resorted to using a C clamp press lol. Btw, for tightening suspension on ground while loaded, you can look into DIY wood cribs. I used those for a DIY alignment, but it also allowed me to properly torque bolts down with more clearance underneath the car.

@youngb1ood 4 года назад

@EricTheCarGuy I had issues with those sleeved bushings in the rear of my 94 integra. Just replaced the whole strut assembly and lower control arm from a junkyard to not bother with that crap.

@mmacknak Год назад

Hey Eric....really enjoy your channel. I found this video especially useful as it was a problem I'm having with seized bolts in an upper contr arm. Just curious if you've experimented with any of the magnetic induction bolt buster tools and if so what results you had.

@kcscustom9759 4 года назад

Man I hatee when bolts get seised in bushings. It’s such a pain, especially when it’s something like you had here where the bolt your dealing with is not the easiest thing to get to. Unfortunately living in the rust belt I deal with this a LOT. I just did leaf spring & hanger bushings on a 03 Silverado yesterday and only ONE bolt came out. The other 5 I had to cut, it was a joy.

@thomasherring6640 4 года назад

I've done those wishbone bolts more than once. I have found that with a cutting disc on a grinder, it isn't too bad to slip up between the control arm and the wish bone, and cut the bolt off. Then just beat the old bushing out, put in a new one, and away you go. To me, that isn't really any more difficult than messing around separating the inner joint on the new CV axle.

@DiYSpanner 4 года назад

thank you ETCG.

@treymendus Месяц назад

Brilliant video. Perfect explanation. Before watching I thought I might do this myself, but now I know it's a job for my mechanic. Thanks for great content. Subscribe clicked! 👍🏻

@vladkalina69 3 года назад

Great video about how life really works! Oh yes torch on metal anneal not temper. Good stuff Eric.

@guillermonieri4203 4 года назад

Great tips. Thank you.

@johnp556 4 года назад

After walking to Ace three times for new sawzall blades a couple months back, I probably would have bought three blades the first time had I seen this video first.

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

Or one really good one.

@edgardaspilcueta738 4 года назад

Excellent guide Eric, I am in the same boat in a 08 Oddy.

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

Good luck!

@garybaker1634 4 года назад

Man, I hit a curb hard in my 92 civic lx last year. I had to replace the k frame /sub frame front susp. Because the botlt through the bushing was just spinning in place. What a pain!

@elijon8954 Год назад

Sawzall to the rescue. I just did rear coils on my benz e320 and had to do things I'm not proud of all bcuz of bolts stuck in control arm bushings, but got the job done. Now for figuring out the camber and toe that I messed up 😅. Fun fun stuff!

@Kolenment 4 года назад

2000 Civic. I had this same issue and also ended up using a sawzall with a Diablo Carbide blade. Took a very long time but the blade still works perfectly. This was for the toe arms and the adjustment nut also fell off inside the frame so I used a circular saw big enough to reach in and place it back in.

@vijayantgovender2045 4 года назад

Thank you Eric I enjoy watching your videos I am from South Africa

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

Hello South Africa!

@Neanderthal75 4 года назад

Eric, the car is nearly 20 years old. The bolt seized in it is like expected after all these years, Honda did some great engineering if it held up this long and it's still a minor issue as far issues with cars. Consider some other cars, nearly the entire suspension system is already having issues and needs to be replaced just 5-6 years out of the factory (khmmm..khmm hyundai, khmm.)

@MrJohnnytowncar 4 года назад

Eric the car guy .........the king of cool

@thegreatkwyjibo5529 4 года назад

Dont you wish they made the receiver part on the blade the same on both sides so you could flip it around and use the teeth that werent touched?

@ericthecarguy 4 года назад

Great idea!

@wingman2k 4 года назад

Lol I just had this exact thing happen to me on my 06 TL. Ended up cutting the bolt with a Sawzall as well.

@tonyjcool5314 3 года назад

Thanks ,nice details

@todelliott85 Год назад

I really like your methods. Very education and saved me alot of trouble. Thank you bub.

@TheThreeLeggedChair 4 года назад

Even the super expensive blades don't last much longer. Nice video. Thx. Had to cut a bolt off the rear shock of a 2005 1.7l civic.

@blockbertus 4 года назад

Audi has a similar bolt in their upper front suspension. We call it the A-Hole bolt as it is a similar PITA but with less access. The main problem with this A-Hole bolt is, from what I understand, the fact that there are two different metals. The wishbone part is aluminium and the bolt is (stainless?) steel. It causes corrosion on the inside, almost "welding" the bolt inside the wishbone.