Help: Stripped Stud for Sway Bar

jaywil · 11-28-2022, 01:39 PM

Ah I see where you're coming from. Yes, only one of the studs is stripped, which makes me feel a bit better about going down to M8. I was in the process on upgrading the OEM bar to a Hotchski.

I can feel the opposite side of the stud. Its flattened so no hex head or anything like that to grab onto. Since it is mounted into the engine cradle, I don't think it's welded. (I could be wrong here) If cutting threads doesn't work out for me, I'm gonna smack it a few times with a hammer to see if it just pops out. If that doesn't work, my plan is to cut it and drill a hole.

Thank you for the help. Having someone to bounce ideas off of has made me feel better about it.

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11-28-2022, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
jaywil Base Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 12 Drives: 16 Nissan 370z 6MT Rep Power: 3361	Ah I see where you're coming from. Yes, only one of the studs is stripped, which makes me feel a bit better about going down to M8. I was in the process on upgrading the OEM bar to a Hotchski. I can feel the opposite side of the stud. Its flattened so no hex head or anything like that to grab onto. Since it is mounted into the engine cradle, I don't think it's welded. (I could be wrong here) If cutting threads doesn't work out for me, I'm gonna smack it a few times with a hammer to see if it just pops out. If that doesn't work, my plan is to cut it and drill a hole. Thank you for the help. Having someone to bounce ideas off of has made me feel better about it.