Replacing front struts

[pickupman66]

These stupid @$-_+@)&!# bottom bolts. They are completely rusted and seized inside the sleeves thru the bushings. Dealership does not sell the bushing to the general public!

What a pain in the rear. Just wanted to vent. Looks like I'll need to air chisel them out. Any advice?



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[smiley]

Yes they a ********. You can buy a kit though so once those are destroyed you are good. Here are the two I have used.

Moog K200688 Control Arm Bushing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CE3OVME/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_z9UqAbY93JK4P

KYB SM5743 - Mount Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0142SM4UO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_P-UqAbVQB6751

I have not tried this one but it would work too.
Monroe 908962 Strut-Mate Suspension Control Arm Bushing Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DOP13V8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_y.UqAbVTE5BPY

With the Moog one I listed you will need the bolt and nut from the dealer for both sides. I ended up torching them off and the nuts from the bilsteins I had on for over 100k miles I had to torch off too. If they used a fork like they do for the rear it would have been fine those won’t seize on.

 

[pickupman66]

Thanks. I'll see if stealership will let me get them if not, I'll Amazon them as I should have lift access Thursday

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[pickupman66]

Used a ball joint press and it didn't move. Looks like it's a cut and press out type deal. Gave up and ordered the gromet kits.

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[daveray9]

Ha, this literally just talked me out of installing Bil 5100s. It was the last thing on my to-do list.

 

[jasonw]

I had no issues with those bolts on my 2014 when I installed my Bilstein 4600s. However, the top bolt on the very top of each shock (not the three shock mount bolts, but the center shock bolt) was seized up. Luckily I ordered new top mounts, so I didn't have to monkey with them much.

 

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Rust is a real ***** with that design. I put anti seize on mine hope that helps next time.

 

[daveray9]

I had no issues with those bolts on my 2014 when I installed my Bilstein 4600s. However, the top bolt on the very top of each shock (not the three shock mount bolts, but the center shock bolt) was seized up. Luckily I ordered new top mounts, so I didn't have to monkey with them much.

I'm in Massachusetts. Even the bolt that holds the jack in place under the passenger seat was rusted on it ended up snapping off.