Rrmoving LCA Bolt

Rammin97

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Auburn, CA

• Mar 21, 2009

• #1

Anyone have any ideas how to remove an LCA bolt that is frozen to the Sleeve? The other three uncrewed no problem. The last one, of course, is spinning inside the the rubber bushing. Thanks

 

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WB9YZU

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Madison, WI

• Mar 21, 2009

• #2

Pry the mount away from the bushing far enough to get a cut-off tool or a saws all in there and cut it off.

 

89xjgrey

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Columbus, Ohio

• Mar 21, 2009

• #3

What I usually do it tighten the bolt down extremely tight. That that does is crushes the sleeve slightly and breaks the 'rust seal'. Then remove it.

 

rehberg79

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Byron, Il

• Mar 21, 2009

• #4

Start 2 nuts on the bolt and lock them down. Use a hammer to knock on the nuts while turning the bolt. Or just cut the bolt on each side of bushing.

 

mucovich

NAXJA Member # 1540

Location

Petawawa ontario canada

• Mar 21, 2009

• #5

if it's just binding then manipulate the position of the axle with a floor jack so that the arm isn't twisted.

 

Rammin97

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Auburn, CA

• Mar 22, 2009

• #6

Thanks for the input. i should of thought of tightening it first. The other 3 came out fine although they were a bear and i don't have airtools.The bolt is just clear of the mount so i cant put a nut on it or anything for that matter. no going forward, no going back. im just gonna cut it off and replace it.. My first build so I'm learnin as i go..This site has been very helpful and less flaming too..LOL Thanks Again!!

 

jdxj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Colorado Springs

• Mar 22, 2009

• #7

Be sure if you relpace it to use a grade 8. I always use G8 on every thing I replace. FWIW