Today was a Terrible day! Now i'm having Suspension Problems. PICS. help!
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first i locked my key in my other car (i know my fault, i'm dumb). after that i'm fine and excited to install my s-tech's, with my friend (has a 350z). so we install the rear in a snap. and move to front. following the DIY instructions, we get stuck. we can't get the sway bar end link bolt out. the DIY said was hard work and to "bang" on it. so we start banging away. and it doesn't budge, and we end up messing up the threard, because its all smashed down in the beginning. we can't seem to get the other link bolt (the one attached to the sway itself). i was trying so hard to undo it, i slipped and hand slammed into something, and my head into another. i got so mad i punched a hole threw the wall in my garage. (i can take pics of that too if you want to see. heh) heres the bolt i'm talking about. anyone have any solutions? to get the thing out and fix the thread. i can't just use a different bolt because it fixed to the link.
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Sounds like you'll need to buy a new link. You may want to try jacking up the suspension while the car is on jack stands. That will remove some of the pressure on the link & you'll be able to slide it right out.
I just installed sway bars & that is what I did. Good luck!
I just installed sway bars & that is what I did. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by jovasi
Sounds like you'll need to buy a new link. You may want to try jacking up the suspension while the car is on jack stands. That will remove some of the pressure on the link & you'll be able to slide it right out.
I just installed sway bars & that is what I did. Good luck!
I just installed sway bars & that is what I did. Good luck!
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thanks, but Checkmate58, i'm trying to take out the entire assembly, to create enough room i have to loosen this bolt. i've try every other possible way. how about fixing the thread? there no point if i can't even get the nut back on.
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Originally Posted by aleok
thanks, but Checkmate58, i'm trying to take out the entire assembly, to create enough room i have to loosen this bolt. i've try every other possible way. how about fixing the thread? there no point if i can't even get the nut back on.
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thanks i got the link off but after installing everything, the only thing i need now is to put the nut back on, which i JUST CAN'T DO! and no store i called yet has a 17mm die. so what can i use or where and how much can i get another link?
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http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...13&catalogid=1
Performance Nissan, you need part #13 although I am not sure it is labeled correctly. You could give them a call as well and I am sure they could help you.
Performance Nissan, you need part #13 although I am not sure it is labeled correctly. You could give them a call as well and I am sure they could help you.
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