Rounded off bolt on strut... what to do?

Chocobo · 01-27-2002, 10:26 PM

I was going to install my sti suspension on my 98 2.5RS today. But i ran into a problem fairly early on in the install. One of the 19mm bolts that i holding the stock struts in is completly rounded off. And the bolt on the other side won't budge either. I seriously need some help on how to get this bolt off. Because i dont pay to have a mechanic do this install or anything. It should be pretty easy for me as long as i can get that bolt off. I dont care if i have to break the bolt to get it off, I plan on replacing it with a new one once i get it off.

Here's a picture of what i'm talking about. Sorry it's not off of my car, but the bolt that the wrench is on with the arrow pointing to it, is the one i'm talking about that's rounded.

Thanks for any help or advice you can give.

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TaiChih · 01-28-2002, 12:19 AM

Get metrinch or use a propane torch to heat up the metal enough so it breaks free. A torque wrench helps too.

nick dickitt · 01-28-2002, 12:34 AM

And cut that nut off.

JASEone · 01-28-2002, 06:18 PM

I just cut it off with a small hand saw. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement and how much? I temporarily put a little smaller replacement bolt that I purchased from Home Depot.

Jase

Jademonkey · 01-28-2002, 07:09 PM

I did the EXACT same thing when I did my suspention. The only thing you can to is rip the bolt out or smack it out with a hammer, and wait a week to get replacements from the dealership. DON'T buy bolts from Home Depot or Ace...I wouldn't trust anything they use...not the same strength... Go to your dealership now...it's like $10/bolt, but they have to special order it...so it might take a week or so.

jeffg · 01-28-2002, 08:15 PM

I have a spare set of stock strut mount bolts from when I put the camber adjustment bolts in the rear of my car. I will sell them for $15 plus shipping and I can overnight them.

Jeff

Chocobo · 01-28-2002, 09:33 PM

Thanks for the help everyone.

Hey jeffg - I'll buy those bolts from you for $15. Do you accept paypal? And how much would shipping on those be to Cupertino, CA 95014?

01-27-2002, 10:26 PM	#1
Chocobo Scooby Specialist Member#: 8017 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Cupertino, CA Vehicle: '05 WRX Sedan WRB	Rounded off bolt on strut... what to do? I was going to install my sti suspension on my 98 2.5RS today. But i ran into a problem fairly early on in the install. One of the 19mm bolts that i holding the stock struts in is completly rounded off. And the bolt on the other side won't budge either. I seriously need some help on how to get this bolt off. Because i dont pay to have a mechanic do this install or anything. It should be pretty easy for me as long as i can get that bolt off. I dont care if i have to break the bolt to get it off, I plan on replacing it with a new one once i get it off. Here's a picture of what i'm talking about. Sorry it's not off of my car, but the bolt that the wrench is on with the arrow pointing to it, is the one i'm talking about that's rounded. Thanks for any help or advice you can give. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

01-28-2002, 12:19 AM	#2
TaiChih Scooby Specialist Member#: 3467 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Odenton, MD Vehicle: 1998 Dinan3 Bleck	Get metrinch or use a propane torch to heat up the metal enough so it breaks free. A torque wrench helps too. Last edited by TaiChih; 01-28-2002 at 12:41 AM.

01-28-2002, 06:18 PM	#4
JASEone Scooby Newbie Member#: 12402 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 415-BAYbridge-510 Vehicle: 2001 2.5rs Type-RA Aspen White -R.I.P.-	I did the same. I just cut it off with a small hand saw. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement and how much? I temporarily put a little smaller replacement bolt that I purchased from Home Depot. Jase

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01-28-2002, 12:34 AM	#3
nick dickitt Scooby Specialist Member#: 4532 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Phoenix,AZ	And cut that nut off.

01-28-2002, 07:09 PM	#5
Jademonkey Scooby Specialist Member#: 9213 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: My grandma was 6' 6" Vehicle: 2000 RS Red	I did the EXACT same thing when I did my suspention. The only thing you can to is rip the bolt out or smack it out with a hammer, and wait a week to get replacements from the dealership. DON'T buy bolts from Home Depot or Ace...I wouldn't trust anything they use...not the same strength... Go to your dealership now...it's like $10/bolt, but they have to special order it...so it might take a week or so.

01-28-2002, 08:15 PM	#6
jeffg Scooby Guru Member#: 2958 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: NWIC Vehicle: 2001 WRX (GC8)	I have a spare set of stock strut mount bolts from when I put the camber adjustment bolts in the rear of my car. I will sell them for $15 plus shipping and I can overnight them. Jeff

01-28-2002, 09:33 PM	#7
Chocobo Scooby Specialist Member#: 8017 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Cupertino, CA Vehicle: '05 WRX Sedan WRB	Thanks for the help everyone. Hey jeffg - I'll buy those bolts from you for $15. Do you accept paypal? And how much would shipping on those be to Cupertino, CA 95014?