Am trying to remove the IRS swing arms but the bolt seems a tad stubborn. Is there a specific tool for the job or do I just need a bigger one for more leverage. I am using an 18mm(or 19 cant remember) bolt with welded on nut, which fits well just wont budge it. I tried it with a lit bit of heat also without any luck.
Any suggestions ?
Peter
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mmmm, try harder....maybe purchase a 17mm allen tool, I have one which is 1/2" drive, stick a breaker bar on there and bam...it's gone....😂 Make your own version by welding your 17mm bolt to some flat bar/pipe or whatever, to get a long lever happening.....
Around the perimeter of the bolt there are 3 grooves that the rim gets punched into as a lock for the bolt, sometimes a little impact on this edge with a knockometer will help unfreeze the bolt.
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17mm allen tool is a cheap and worthwhile investment. As Matt said, more leverage, once you 'crack' the tension seal you will remove it a lot easier.
Hi
As Matt said get the 17 mm with 1/2 drive, they also fit the transmission fill & drain plugs.
Once you get it loose they take quiet a few turns to get them out, I use a section of 17 mm allen key with a ratchet ring spanner.
Your going to be using a lot force, make sure that the car wont fall off the stands.
Steve
I had one recently that was really stubborn. Ended up finally cracking with a 4-5ft long pipe as a lever, not sure what I would have done without a hoist!
matberry wrote:mmmm, try harder....maybe purchase a 17mm allen tool, I have one which is 1/2" drive, stick a breaker bar on there and bam...it's gone....😂 Make your own version by welding your 17mm bolt to some flat bar/pipe or whatever, to get a long lever happening.....
Around the perimeter of the bolt there are 3 grooves that the rim gets punched into as a lock for the bolt, sometimes a little impact on this edge with a knockometer will help unfreeze the bolt.
Where do You get those knockometers from mat??
looked on ebay but none for sale...
My Son, a few years ago, had a problem with one of those coming loose all the time...
replaced the bushes... I'll bet He didn't crimp the outer lip..??
probably because He couldn't find a knockometer at the time
LEE
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mmm, not on ebay eh. That's odd, I guess a specialised tool shop would have one. 🙂
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Well am pleased to advise that those stubborn little bastards didnt win today - I fuelled up on weetbix and found my 17mm allen key tool that I had bought from Micks a few years back. A quick trip down to repco to add to my breaker bar range, and then hopped into it. They certainly put up a fight - right to the end - I reckon it took about 30 minutes of solid work to get them out -good thing I dont have to do that everyday..
Thanks for the advice
Peter
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64 Beetle - club car - Herbie
RSK 718 Porsche Spyder
76 Southern Cross Offroad racing buggy. "Manx Buggies"
77 Cobra Offroad racing buggy "RipOff"
68 Country Buggy KO200
64 Manx swb
70 Dual Cab kombi
74 Dual Cab kombi
74 Micro bus
sometimes a little impact on this edge with a knockometer will help unfreeze the bolt. [/quote]
Where do You get those knockometers from mat??
Otherwise known as a BFH.
mmmm, funny, up here thier other name is FBH.........
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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Must be a regional thing!
nothing a little bit (meaning a lot!) of C4 won't fix. 🤪
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