John---If you remove the "parts" from inside the trailing arm, you could
tilt the arm more. This should allow the removal of the bolt(s) that
hold the bracket to the frame. See instructions in the Bentley for
removal of the trailing arm, if necessary. I would choose this route
before any attempt to hacksaw the stubborn bolt, (for whatever good that
may do.)
Chances are that the bolt has a ridge or step worn into it.
Dick
'73
From: jnorth@novagate.com(John North)
Trying to rebush the rear suspension, but the bolt securing the trailing
arm to the outer bracket is seized up in the sleeve, I'm guessing - it
hardly moves with a two foot breaker bar on it. Can't reach it with
a hammer to persuade it some. When I undo the bracket to the frame,
there is not enough clearance between the bolt and the body to pull the
arm free from the frame. So I'm stuck.
I could hacksaw the bolt, but I'm betting this is a grade 8 bolt so
that's gonna be a two day job. I've used a cutting torch before and
I'm not sure I want to do that in this confined space.
Any ideas out there?
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