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Stuck rear shock absorber bolt


97ranger22bronco

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My passenger side rear shock absorber bolt has decided that it doesn't want to come out; I got the nut off and the bolt spins but that's about it. I soaked it in PB Blaster and then smacked it with a sledge, but no dice.

Any ideas anyone has?
 


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Grinder and cut off wheel...

The bushing sleeve is seized on the bolt... try a bit of heat maybe... but you will likely set the bushing on fire.
 

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Would I cut right at the bushing?
 

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