I messed up my install. Need advice please

ben1620 · 08-19-2012, 12:25 AM

I installed new springs and was installing the strut when i forgot to put the lower strut bracket on first and tightened down the 19mm lower control arm bolt on my stock end link(connecting strut to lower control arm).

(pics borrowed from TypeOne)

The nut was probably close to 120lb torque when it popped and i realized my mistake. Now the nut turns on the bolt but wont come off or tighten any further. It is on fairly tight but just spins. It seems like i went too far up the threads on the bolt but i cant be sure

Im not sure what to do at this point. I could try to cut the nut with a dremel but it is pretty beefy. Ive tried pulling the end link towards the front of the car while unscrewing the nut but no luck. Is my only option to attack the bolt and replace the end link?

Thanks

nightwish · 08-19-2012, 01:13 AM

Try heating the bolt with a torch but don't over due the heat due to metal fatigue and that should give you room to back it out ..good luck

ben1620 · 08-19-2012, 01:45 AM

Thanks. I'll try heat before i start cutting. But on a more promising note, Z1 will a single OEM endlink for $28 if i have to replace it.

ben1620 · 08-19-2012, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by nightwish

Try heating the bolt with a torch but don't over due the heat due to metal fatigue and that should give you room to back it out ..good luck

+1 for you sir! Thanks! I applied heat and used the strut for leverage and worked it out. The threads in the nut failed; i pulled them out like a slinky after i got it off. Im back in business, thanks again

Kingbaby · 08-19-2012, 02:42 AM

perfect example of a car forum at work!

Trips · 08-19-2012, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingbaby

perfect example of a car forum at work!

And Thanks nightwish for helping a member out

ben1620 · 08-19-2012, 03:58 AM

I love this place!

ChrisSlicks · 08-19-2012, 07:43 AM

The forum that never sleeps! Glad you got it fixed.

nightwish · 08-19-2012, 08:22 AM

Im just happy your successful

Huck · 08-19-2012, 08:40 AM

Exactly why I joined this forum!

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Cuban Z · 08-19-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Huck

Exactly why I joined this forum!

Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new fangled science stuff

+1. And you sir have THE best signature. I've been saying this all the time for everything cool and electronical and have even embellished on it with magic and wizardry. Thanks!

Huck · 08-19-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuban Z

+1. And you sir have THE best signature. I've been saying this all the time for everything cool and electronical and have even embellished on it with magic and wizardry. Thanks!

Hahaha thanks brother! I was just thinking what this tech would look like to people 100 years ago, and decided to put it as my sig

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wstar · 08-19-2012, 10:25 AM

For future reference: you don't have to remove that black brace piece in the first place. You can just remove the nut, pull out the swaybar endlink, and slide the bottom shock mount out and put it back while that black bit stays in place (although you may need to work the suspension down/up in the process).

08-19-2012, 12:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
ben1620 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 191 Drives: '05 Denali '09 370z Rep Power: 13	I messed up my install. Need advice please I installed new springs and was installing the strut when i forgot to put the lower strut bracket on first and tightened down the 19mm lower control arm bolt on my stock end link(connecting strut to lower control arm). (pics borrowed from TypeOne) The nut was probably close to 120lb torque when it popped and i realized my mistake. Now the nut turns on the bolt but wont come off or tighten any further. It is on fairly tight but just spins. It seems like i went too far up the threads on the bolt but i cant be sure Im not sure what to do at this point. I could try to cut the nut with a dremel but it is pretty beefy. Ive tried pulling the end link towards the front of the car while unscrewing the nut but no luck. Is my only option to attack the bolt and replace the end link? Thanks __________________ 09 Black 7AT Sport, UpRev, Koni, Swift, Whiteline, Motordyne XYZ, Stillen HFC/Exhaust, Stillen 25 row, Pioneer, Infinity Last edited by ben1620; 08-19-2012 at 12:31 AM.

08-19-2012, 01:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
ben1620 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 191 Drives: '05 Denali '09 370z Rep Power: 13	Thanks. I'll try heat before i start cutting. But on a more promising note, Z1 will a single OEM endlink for $28 if i have to replace it. __________________ 09 Black 7AT Sport, UpRev, Koni, Swift, Whiteline, Motordyne XYZ, Stillen HFC/Exhaust, Stillen 25 row, Pioneer, Infinity

08-19-2012, 03:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
ben1620 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 191 Drives: '05 Denali '09 370z Rep Power: 13	I love this place! __________________ 09 Black 7AT Sport, UpRev, Koni, Swift, Whiteline, Motordyne XYZ, Stillen HFC/Exhaust, Stillen 25 row, Pioneer, Infinity

08-19-2012, 07:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	The forum that never sleeps! Glad you got it fixed. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Exactly why I joined this forum! Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new fangled science stuff __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

08-19-2012, 01:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
nightwish Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: na Posts: 111 Drives: na Rep Power: 12	Try heating the bolt with a torch but don't over due the heat due to metal fatigue and that should give you room to back it out ..good luck

08-19-2012, 08:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
nightwish Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: na Posts: 111 Drives: na Rep Power: 12	Im just happy your successful

08-19-2012, 10:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	For future reference: you don't have to remove that black brace piece in the first place. You can just remove the nut, pull out the swaybar endlink, and slide the bottom shock mount out and put it back while that black bit stays in place (although you may need to work the suspension down/up in the process). __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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