Hi guys,
I have broken one of the studs that holds my sway bar to my chassis :-(
Is this something I can fix at home and how do I go about it?? Just bash the crap out of it till it comes or what?? Please help!!!!!! :-(
Cheers ,
Ben
broken sway bar mount, please help
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Take it to a good mechanic.
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Re: broken sway bar mount, please help
What year?
Front or Rear?
Got pictures?
Front or Rear?
Got pictures?
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Re: broken sway bar mount, please help
Is it the bolt on one of the D-bush bracket?
If so, carefully drill it out and replace the bolt.
Use easy-outs if you have access to them.
If so, carefully drill it out and replace the bolt.
Use easy-outs if you have access to them.
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Re: broken sway bar mount, please help
Sorry guys, posted in a bit of a flap.
It's an nb8a, driver's side rear stud. Feels like its flat on the back. Is it a screw in type of stud or a pressed one?? I had thought about drilling it out and putting a bolt in place of the stud, but wasn't sure if it would hold/ be that simple.
yes the one that holds the D Bush in place.
It's an nb8a, driver's side rear stud. Feels like its flat on the back. Is it a screw in type of stud or a pressed one?? I had thought about drilling it out and putting a bolt in place of the stud, but wasn't sure if it would hold/ be that simple.
yes the one that holds the D Bush in place.
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Re: broken sway bar mount, please help
mmx005 wrote:It's an nb8a, driver's side rear stud. Feels like its flat on the back. Is it a screw in type of stud or a pressed one?? I had thought about drilling it out and putting a bolt in place of the stud, but wasn't sure if it would hold/ be that simple.
I had the same thing happen to my 89 NA, and I did exactly what you have suggested. I used Loctite on it but that was probably overkill.
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Re: broken sway bar mount, please help
Drill it out and replace with a nut and bolt as above. Had it happen on my last car
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Re: broken sway bar mount, please help
I ended up drilling my stud out last night, was relatively easy. Was quite surprised.
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