Jump to content

Seized bolts in Spring Plates


Brads

Recommended Posts

I am trying to replace the spring plate bushes but having nothing but trouble. The bottom through bolts that attach the plate to the Swing arm are seized solid, I have managed to remove the nuts but the bolts are solid in the alloy arms and won’t budge.

I have tried heat but afraid of putting to much into them for fear of melting the alloy. Any suggestions please?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

 

On 4/8/2020 at 7:24 PM, Brads said:

I am trying to replace the spring plate bushes but having nothing but trouble. The bottom through bolts that attach the plate to the Swing arm are seized solid, I have managed to remove the nuts but the bolts are solid in the alloy arms and won’t budge.

I have tried heat but afraid of putting to much into them for fear of melting the alloy. Any suggestions please?

Have you removed the "stop" bolt, then lowered the trailing arm fully?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Removing the old bushes from the spring plates is fun! Enjoy.

If you want a set of neoprene bushes (lots of debate here about rubber Vs Neoprene) I have a spare set in the garage ready to go.

Chris.

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

This is good stuff, we stock it but every ECP should have it, made by Wurth and rebadged

065205043107.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • johndglynn changed the title to Seized bolts in Spring Plates

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...