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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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didn't get replies in suspension area....

I just started putting on my energy suspension bushing kit and first problem is removing the Front End Links Set

i took off the top bolts and the first washer and bushing but i can't get the spacer tube thing out because it rusted to the bolt

any ideas???
i need it offfff =x
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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Cut it off...
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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At this point your only option, as Kentetsu stated is to chop the bitch off. It won't come off, and even if it does, you won't be most likely won't be able to reuse it. Order new end links from Mazdatrix.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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i have new links but bad part is the angle i have to cut is so close its really likely its gonna hit somethin else =/

idk
im gonna try some pb blaster
i hit it with a hammer to try to knock it loose
but =/
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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just take your time. i have cut so many of those off. just use a saws all , or a disk grinder
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