Stuck, completely

AlWilliams · Post by **AlWilliams** » 19 Jun 2004, 00:04

Of and on over the last week I have been replacing the front bushes in my ZX TD, after problem after problem I have chosen to replace the wishbones (they come fitted with new bushes), one side was v. quick and easy, the other, this is where I need help[:(]
The horizontal high tensile bolt holding in the front of the wishbone and bushes is bent by a couple of mm, the bolt is unscrewed but is stuck fast.
I need some kind of pulling device to remove it by force (a lot of force), has anyone delt with this before or knows of a tool suitable?
Many thanks.
Al,

Post by **philhoward** » 19 Jun 2004, 00:56

Pair of molegrips clamped onto the bolt (just under the head if possible) and a big 'ammer? Can you get in to do this, or drift it out from the other end?
Guessing as i'm not too familiar with the ZX setup, alas...

AlWilliams · Post by **AlWilliams** » 19 Jun 2004, 01:15

Thanks,
Molegrips, hadn't tried them...................watch this space!
I would love to be able to drift the other end out, unfortunately it's in a closed section of the front subframe. Drat.

James.UK · Post by **James.UK** » 19 Jun 2004, 01:54

If you cant actually hit the grips maybe you can drive some sort of wedge into the space, and force it out that way? Or maybe you could force a wedge in slowly using a "G" clamp or something? It's time to get 'inventive'

Stuart McB · Post by **Stuart McB** » 19 Jun 2004, 22:04

If you have a welder try welding a strip of all thread on to it and making up a simple slide hammer.