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Old Mar 24, 2025 | 07:40 AM
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I decided to replace my stock rear suspension with the Progressive 422. I soaked all 4 bolts with PB Blaster over night. The front came off fairly easy however the rear wont budge! The space is too tight for a breaker bar, does anyone have any suggestions for breaking these loose?

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Old Mar 24, 2025 | 07:46 AM
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The usual solutions apply
Penetrating oil
Heat
Patience
 
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Old Mar 24, 2025 | 10:56 PM
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A big end wrench and a hammer. Sort of like a caveman impact wrench.

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Old Mar 24, 2025 | 11:12 PM
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Torch.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2025 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by eighteight
The usual solutions apply
Penetrating oil
Heat
Patience
Well.....2 out of 3 ain't bad lol! PB blaster, a box wrench, 10lb mallet and a ton of patience, I was able to break the rear bolts loose!
 
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Old Mar 25, 2025 | 07:46 AM
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TY Dan! That did the trick. Cave man style! lol
 
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Old Mar 25, 2025 | 08:37 AM
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Make sure to clean the threads before re-installation..
If you are in an area that PB Blaster could damage paint.....
Old school cheap Automatic Transmission Fluid is really good at helping to loosen bolts and does not damage paint.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2025 | 09:15 AM
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Make sure to clean the threads before re-installation..
If you are in an area that PB Blaster could damage paint.....
Old school cheap Automatic Transmission Fluid is really good at helping to loosen bolts and does not damage paint.
good to know! TY!
 
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