mikey71

I'm trying to remove my rear control arms. I was able to remove the axle side of the bottom rear control arm and pull the spring out. But I can not remove the engine side bolts on the lower control arm. I tried to use a 3/4 and 19mm socket, but they both twist around the bolt when trying to use the ratchet. I tried mutliple sizes but none fit like 3/4 and 19mm. They are the only socket that will fit snug by hand. but like I mentioned when using the ratchet they just do not grab the bolt or nut. Does anyone have any suggestions?

AdderMk2

18mm???

95greengt

are you using a six point socket or twelve

mikey71

I tried both. I also tried the 18mm it wouldn't go on.. I guess I need to use some muscle.. lol

AdderMk2

well it wont go on if you have stripped the bolt slightly by using a socket or wrench thats too big

mikey71

Ok, I'll give it another try. Thanks for your help..

NotchAbove

100% 18mm, just went out to the garage and checked the bolts I pulled off when I replaced mine.

BlessedHellride

beat the 18mm on there with a hammer.

lxdan93

i had to cut mine off.. there a big pain to get off sometimes

Jon82387

When i did mine i dont think i had any issues with the bolts, but if you are going to replace the bushings it was a pain to get the old ones out. I found the best way to go about it was using a hole saw and drilling the rubber bushings then taking a hammer to the sleeves made it pretty simple GL