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Old 11-17-2012, 06:21 PM   #1
szigtopher
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Default Anyone willing to help with suspension? Tacoma area?

Hey guys I've been every weekend for a month now trying to put wrx takeoffs onto my 03 forester. I can do it except the 19mm strut bolts will not come off. You name it I've tried it breaker bars wd40 pb blaster hammer using my jack to give pressure mallets and more. Only thing I haven't done is use an air powered impact wrench. Would someone be willing to help me with this one weekend or give me some tips. Thanks!
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Old 11-17-2012, 09:19 PM   #2
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You can do it! Just put every bit of your inner baby, car lifting, boulder pushing cent of energy into it. Don't be afraid of busting a knuckle (wounding yourself). If your gonna work on your car yourself you are going to face this time and time again. And like i first said you can do it!

Fwiw if i was closer i would come and pitch a hand.

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Old 11-17-2012, 11:22 PM   #3
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You have a mapp torch or something similar? Heat it up carefully, make sure any flammable liquid is not still on there.
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Old 11-17-2012, 11:45 PM   #4
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I had same issue, i ended up using a grinder and cutting that SOB!
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Old 11-18-2012, 12:26 AM   #5
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What's your location?
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Old 11-18-2012, 12:41 AM   #6
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I would assume Tacoma area...
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Old 11-18-2012, 01:25 AM   #7
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Yeah my friend weighs 200lbs and is a basketball player and he and I both pulled full force on the breaker bar on my Wrench. No go. I'm worried about whacking the break disc and bending the outer metal or denting it. Got 1 side off but the cannot get others to budge
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Old 11-18-2012, 12:25 PM   #8
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Quote:
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You have a mapp torch or something similar? Heat it up carefully, make sure any flammable liquid is not still on there.
This, after the bolt is heated up it should break loose
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Old 11-18-2012, 11:53 PM   #9
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Do You have an Air Compressor?? IS the Nut accessable with an impact gun. I have an Impact gun and air compressor But i wont be able to put it in my car.
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Old 11-18-2012, 11:54 PM   #10
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I had to use a 3 foot breaker bar before I had an impact gun.
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