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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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well howe and i tried to install the coilovers but we were stopped by one bolt that was freaking impossible to get out soo now im looking for a shop to install them for me.. Audi 1 Borden 0
 
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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it was probably rusted in there.... before you take it to a shop i would spray that thing with some wd-40 and let it chill for a while and than see if it will break loose.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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What bolt? Any pic of it?
 
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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the lower bolt that holds the shocks??? contorl arms????
 
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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It's the bolt holding the upper control links and its very very rusted we couldnt even budge it
 
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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Lot's of lube. If that dont work and impact wont fit then break out the torch and heat it up.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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im a little hesitant to heat it up becuase there is alot of rubber around it
 
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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That's a good point!

Go to your local store that sells tools and get this. http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...atalogId=10101

 
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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thanks new2me ill look for that tomarrow and try again hopefully this time i will be sucsessfull
 
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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if u turn the wheel the bolt will be in a straigth position for u to hit....just bang the lil ****** out....u'll need new ones later
 
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