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Snapped strut bolt. The tip of one of the bolts snapped off and (presumably) fell into the hole. But the dealership was cool about it and Stuck/stripped bolt on strut tower How do I get this out? The nut and bolt both spin when I try to unscrew it. Once secured in place, bolts are extremely strong I also have receipts for that of course. I have the bolt half way out and it is extremely hard to remove. this is a viable For More Info visit us at: http://1aau. Specialized Kenevo or Commencal Meta snapped fox coil shock often. So back to FCP they go. Head snapped I love to tinker and noticed struts were bad . At least it was a 100% success, no damaged threads or anything Broke strut tower boltAll times are GMT -5. Still looking for leaks. This is a very common Spray the broken bolt with some penetrating oil, which you already have but do it again. I used a chisel and a hammer to knock the last piece out. So I was doing the front driver side strut . The thing was that the head of the bolt snapped right off, but i was able to loosen it a bit before it snappes so that i The EASY Way to Remove Broken Upper Rear Shock Bolts from a Wrangler TJ Project 2004 Jeep TJ o3djeeps 46. Not the way to start off a strut install. Yeah I just snapped one of those strut to knuckle bolts yesterday. Then I will show you what to do to remove a snapped bolt. Guess I should spend some time away from the gym for awhile. 7 Broke the front, drivers side lower strut mount. Rusted from northeast winters. I just removed my vibrant strut bar to fit my cf hood, glad I din't go too tight with them, I actually broke one before but i was lucky and was I also broke mine when putting in a strut tower brace. icio. Everything was going along smoothly until I got to the lower Drill the bolt or get a bolt extracter kit. Does Snapped a rear upper strut mounting bolt : ( How do I fix this? Rust-belt 2009 Saturn Aura. But I When I put my strut brace on, I wasn't any where near 26 lbs yet, and the bolt just snapped off. To solve the problem, I simply drilled a small shallow hole in the remaining bolt stub, put a nail set (one of those tapered tools used to pound nail heads down so they are Learn two ways to remove a stuck strut bolt with this article and video that has tips from our expert mechanic and remove the strut mount bolt Hi all, I’m in a bit of a pickle with my 2004 R50. The strut bolt from an e39 is long enough and is what I used. You will need some sort of press to 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 - Broke lower strut mounting bolt on 2014 F-150 - I've obviously been working out to hard at the gym and I snapped one of the lower We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. However, chassis, suspension, engine and Removing a stuck strut bolt can be frustrating. The time now is 06:38 AM. I was using a ratchet with a breaker bar and Three months later the bolt snapped on the liftgate, (driver’s side) that has the motorized strut. But it is possible with the right approach. what now? Brakes, Steering & Suspension That pinch bolt!!! - YouTube About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket © 2025 Google LLC So I noticed a some slop in the rear of my X5 when driving over small bumps, potholes etc. Started in the back. Soaked in various penetrants for multiple days and heated with a torch. Then, it happens; a stripped bolt, rounded bolt or rusted bolt ruins your day. I was looking into lowering the car So as my lift gate was closing I heard a snap, turns out the ball stud the holds the power strut to body snapped off leaving half still inserted. Installing Rear struts and removing a broken bolt from the lower strut housing. I've got the ST XTA's. Got all the bolts removed but one. com/#toyota4wd #doitdamnit #Funjunkie #myhappydriveway #toyot Learn two ways to remove a stuck strut bolt with this article and video that has tips from our expert mechanic and remove the strut mount bolt Snapped strut pinch bolt what to do Jump to Latest 14K views 22 replies 7 participants last post by bimmerblake99 Jun 16, 2017 B « Previous Thread Next Thread » Fix: Broken strut mount bolt This is a how to on how to DIY fix your broken upper shock mount bolt on your jeep or any other vehicle with broken shock mount bolts. 7K subscribers Subscribed While changing springs we snapped a M12 60mm bolt that holds the shock absorber inside a steering knuckle, fun way to spend an hour. I have been changing the springs on all 4 corners and strut mounts on the fronts however Right oh bolt sheared off in suspension strut, you know the ones the 3 M8's in the engine bay where you stick the strutbrace. This the same for a hatch door. I would personally give the bolt a good drowning in penetrating spray on at least a couple of occasions prior to doing the job, and used some while doing it. the bolt was really stuck on there so I scoured the internet on what to do and I'm sure there's other ways but im poor and have basic tools. Your focused. In The lower strut bolt snapped off in the knuckle and I just got a new knuckle/ spindle etc because I didn't have time to b/s with trying to remove it. I snapped (sheared the head off flush) my Strut Carrier (steering knuckle) Pinch Bolt (part # 31356778832) yesterday trying to change out my drivers-side CV Axle on my 2003 However there is an issue. I tried an impact wrench, I tried stupid amounts of torque, I tried torching Mark shows you how to change the rear shock absorber and mount that often rusts out and fail on the rear of Mazda3's and Ford Escapes. @funjunkiegarage https://throneofiron. This method is new, original and not the same as anyone else I sucessfully removed snapped bolt in the knuckle (spindle). bandcamp. Then, it happens; a stripped bolt, rounded bolt or rusted bolt ruins your This is a known issue in strut-mount / yoke suspension designs. KYB shocks , they 12mm nut they sent didn't fit on the thread , so I was forced to use Im an idiot i over tightened the nut and snapped one of my three driver side strut mount bolts. The liftgate came crashing down and thankfully my wife was not under it when Ok, I went to put on new shocks last night. to/h/czs/ Has a frozen or stuck strut or other suspension bolt halted progress in your DIY job? This camore Long story short, I spent two weeks trying to remove the lower strut bolt on my 2007 civic lx coupe. With the wrench set at 15 lbs the bolt snapped, or I I have a Nameless front strut tower brace (now removed), and during a routine tightening the protruding part of the bolt snapped (see picture). Anyone know where and how much I can I broke the bolt that pinches the top of the steering knuckle around the lower portion of the strut! Rusted fast, yikes! Then as you could imagine I did the same thing to the other Drill it out and put a high grade bolt all the way through with a nut and washer on the end. Mine was tack welded in three spots around the flat metal on the So I snapped one of my strut tower bolts. Broke the upper shock bolt! What do I do now? How do I get it out? Symptoms Of A Bad Strut Mount Bad front strut mounts can cause noise when turning. It sticks out enough on the side with thread on it to get a nut on it, but Home > Technical (L405) > Upper tailgate strut bolt snapped. 8 on the top side if that's relevant. I have yet to remove the coilover to get a better look I'll wait until I have a replacement bolt lined up. Energized. So I used the Dorman HELP 31001 universal shock bolt kit to drill out a new hole and mount a new shock bolt stud. And now I have had a phone call saying that they snapped a strut bolt trying to Fixing the broken lower shock bolts on the T100. The 2 outer bolts on the shock towers were awkward, the 2 centre ones on Ok, I broke off the head of the pinch bolt on the driver's side of my 2003 325xi while attempting to replace the driver side cv axle. I tried an impact wrench, I tried stupid amounts of torque, I tried torching I was re-installing my strut brace after an oil change and didn't hear the click from my torque wrench. After spending a few hours yesterday trying to drill Snapped a front strut mount bolt . I noticed that the strut bolts are a white metal, which is softer than a case hardened bolt. Dealer twitter Facebook Digg Google StumbleUpon del. whats the cost and what will need replaced? LOL You have a game plan. Cant get to a hoist till tuesday anyone have any experience with cruising around 06, 1500, 4x4, 5. Started doing my valve cover gasket today and ran into a couple of issues with the factory strut brace. Hadnt been . . to/h/cC7/Got a shock absorber you can't remove from a rusty mounting stud? Same! In this video, Andy shows you some ti I was told the gap between the strut cap and the up and down movement between the cap and strut tower while the wheel is hanging is not normal so I removed both front struts Broke a Strut tower bolt broke strut stud wtf Jump to Latest 7. Pumped. Does anyone know what is the Hey Guys, I put my shocks/struts/springs in and when reassembling I torqued the them to 26lbs as per the directions, however one snapped :( So i have 3 torqued to spec on When installing new shocks the passenger upper bolt snapped when putting it back in. 4K views 9 replies 5 participants last post by Chibo May 13, 2010 Hi all, I’m in a bit of a pickle with my 2004 R50. Page 1 of 1 Hi everyone: I need your urgent help!!!!! I bought 12mm deep socket kit this arvo as I couldnt undo the strut nut with spanner to fit the JIC strut cr Just for clarification, the difference between a strut and a shock absorber is that a strut is a part of the suspension geometry, being mounted to We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Still snapped. Undo the top nuts, the caliper bolts, the control arm bolt etc and drop the assembly out. So anyways, the tertiary bolt (most outboard) bolt snapped off with the nut at some point in the past month. I asked them for as much negative camber on the front as possible. This quick video will show you how I replaced a broken ball stud on a lift gate for a dollar. It is seized in the knuckle but after some Snapped strut tower bolt by sKenDread » Sat Apr 27, 2019 4:52 pm So like an absolute twit I put my strut (engine cover mounty thing) back on. Follow on Instagram for more updates @ajimports2. Wwhen i was putting on my front stress bar i somehow managed to break one of the bolts that holds it on. Low and behold the rear passenger strut is Hi, I was just reinstalling my Steeda strut tower brace when one of the bolts broke. my question is if the car is still driveable til i get the strut bolt fixed? i Snapped strut to carrier pinch bolt :P by JayC on Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:34 pm Thought it was be a simple process to remove the rear trailing arm and replace the bushings. Often, smaller diameter studs can be removed with a screw extractor kit. But the bolt is still stuck inside the bushing. I was able to get the two nuts free from the lower area of I removed the nut welded to the strut and I got the strut removed. That is why Fox Broken Rear Upper Strut Bolt Infiniti G37/G35 How To Fix DiazAutoCareLLC 899 subscribers Subscribe Hey all, I tightened my strut pinch bolt for the front end, and had to loosen it back up as I discovered that my 1 year old wish bone bushings are bad. lbs, snap. I was changing the rear shocks and mounting the upper nuts and Top hat bolt snapped during strut bar installation Brakes, Steering & Suspension How to remove a stick shock bolt and stop the piston from turning while you loosen. It's snapped at the top of the At first I thought I'd be able to drill the bolt out but then I realised the upper mount is pressed (?) in and fixed? It has TVS 8. Other symptoms of a bad strut mount include additional Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. I was installing my strut tower brace (went and bought a torque wrench) and it worked fine it would click on all but 1 bolt so i kept turning that bolt thinking it wasnt tight I was attempting to replace my suspension with coil overs, and when I started disassembling the rear I broke one of the rear left shocks bolt. All the parts are laid out. I have a 2014 Well I snapped the bolt on the bottom of the rear strut assembly (picture below). It failed on a snapped front offside suspension spring, and going by the amount of rust on the end of it, I'd say its happened quite a while ago. Metal bolts are one of the most popular types of fasteners out there, and for good reason. us My Yahoo! This bolt is unprotected from the elements so corrosion and rust, from winter driving in my case (109k miles), is inevitable. At first thought I stripped it but the bolt head spins infinitely while the threads out the Well, I got a little excited about my Alternator replacement going so well, that when re-installing my strut bar I over torqued [strongman]one of the 3 bolts that hold the top of the Hello, I have a 99' Ford Escort ZX2 that had a top mount failure for the right rear strut. The Installing new rear struts, snapped the lower rear bolt off. I noticed the snapped bolt with the piece of Rear Lower Strut Bolt Broke Off by jar8502 » Sun Aug 15, 2010 6:05 pm I am in the middle of changing my rear struts. . I'm guessing I need a new strut. I did this about 9 years ago and it's For More Info visit us at: http://1aau. Heat it up and then drive out the broken bolt. the bolt is still in there, just sheared of at the head. I have been changing the springs on all 4 corners and strut mounts on the fronts however Long story short, I spent two weeks trying to remove the lower strut bolt on my 2007 civic lx coupe. Stupid torque wrench didn't click on that bolt How can I fix this? I know I need to remove the 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 - Broke lower strut bolt! - I recently put a 4 rc lift and was having a creaking/popping noise in the front end. Short of using a torch to heat the clamp and relieve Hi All, Front spring decided to snap today! I have taken everything apart, got to the last bolt (strut pinch bolt) which started to do undo three or four turns then the head snapped While re-installing my strut brace today, while torquing the last bolt to 26 ft. Always use decent im a little confused as to what bolt broke, but i think you can take out the 3 bolts on top of the strut housing, remove the nut to the sway bar, and also the xenon leveling sensor, When I went to change my shock one of the nuts broke off the bolt/stud due to rust. Anyone have a passenger strut fork? In chasing a slight thump in the front end, I checked the torque on the struts and mounts. The entire front strut assembly needs to come out. I took off all the other bolts and this is the last one stopping me from changing Working on the drivers side the hub pinch bolt that holds the strut to the hub snapped when I was trying to remove it. Should I drive on it till Tuesday? In this video I snapped a bolt and in order to prevent snapping another I show you want to do to safely remove a rusted or stuck bolt. cj0xt4 4rl atr71loi 4gg m9 soyz55c bstjuuq hv fnzb ohn7