Lazzman
Explorer Addict
- Joined
- June 27, 2005
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- Massachusetts
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 Sport 4wd- V6 Sohc
My front sway bar bushings are making the dreaded "Clunk" sound and need to be replaced.
I have a '98 Explorer with the 34mm front sway bar that is mounted to the bottom of the frame. I was able to get 3 of the bolts off that are holding the bar on, but the 4th bolt absolutely will not come off, I have tried every penetrating oil out there, my Impact hammer, Butane torch and all sorts of other tools and nothing seems to help.
I am at the point now where I am going to cut off the frozen bolt head and drill out the 10mm bolt and replace with another bolt that is capped on top of the frame with a nut.
Looking for any ideas or someone who has done this with advice as to the best way to go about this procedure.
Thanks
Note: I am thinking that Anti seize should be used on these 13mm bolts as they get frozen often and the sway bar bushings need to be replaced every 5yrs or so.
I have a '98 Explorer with the 34mm front sway bar that is mounted to the bottom of the frame. I was able to get 3 of the bolts off that are holding the bar on, but the 4th bolt absolutely will not come off, I have tried every penetrating oil out there, my Impact hammer, Butane torch and all sorts of other tools and nothing seems to help.
I am at the point now where I am going to cut off the frozen bolt head and drill out the 10mm bolt and replace with another bolt that is capped on top of the frame with a nut.
Looking for any ideas or someone who has done this with advice as to the best way to go about this procedure.
Thanks
Note: I am thinking that Anti seize should be used on these 13mm bolts as they get frozen often and the sway bar bushings need to be replaced every 5yrs or so.