It’s always that 1 bolt “it will take 10 min” 3 hours later 🙄😡

@sethwiliams3920

3 жыл бұрын

Vinyldecalgraff I’m literally doing that right now it’s taken me 2 hours and it hasn’t budged a bit 🤣

@djnevous3us

3 жыл бұрын

Seth Wiliams lol that’s how it goes.

@MrW454ci

3 жыл бұрын

8 days here, i shoulda watched this video.

@ivanlee2337

3 жыл бұрын

I just had this with my rear lower control arms for my 2008 jeep patriot

@MrW454ci

3 жыл бұрын

3weeks later the mechanic got it out, only took an hour for him to do thougg

After going through this nightmare a few months ago, I've promised myself that every two years, I'll take every bolt out of its bushing and apply anti-seize. It will save me so much headache and frustration when I have to work on the suspension down the road.

You have taught me almost ever thing I know about cars. You and Chris fix a my heros. Am in Uganda. Thanks

@mashiachHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget South Main Auto 😎🔧 All of you Guys are awesome mentors!

@MrFUNNYReviews

3 жыл бұрын

@@mashiachHomestead yes. Even that bloke is great. Not to mention engineering explained plus speed 99. Even 2 car prods. You deserve paradise. Great teachers a found on KZread.

@pirihern9329

3 жыл бұрын

D best teachers and all free

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Uganda! Thank you for the comment!

@johnaranjo2059

3 жыл бұрын

South main auto is another good one.

I think its great that Eric teaches us how to get out of sticky situations. That's what really slows us driveway do-it-yourselfers the most - when a bolt is stuck or when we cant reach or manouver something we need to.

@robertchiarizia9463

9 ай бұрын

Eric is definitely appreciated by us professionals as well. Very knowledgeable technician.

one time, i sat down in front of a massive 40 inch computer screen, with a big bag of weed and watched an entire series Eric did on an engine rebuild totally stoned, totally mesmerized. dude, love your channel

@charlesdale1462

2 ай бұрын

Groovy ❤

“Once you get the bolt in you’re basicly home free” *taps bolt, doesn't move* Thinks to self, “I’m not home free."

These are the bane of automotive techs everywhere. And they smell super awesome when they're melting.

EricTheCarGuy: Been there, done that. I had similar problem on a 1999 Honda CR-V with the rear shocks lower bolt. They seized inside the bushing and snapped clean off at the first try each side and it is a rust free Honda that never seen salt. I ended up cutting the bolts as you did, took me 2 hrs each side and I tried grinder, heat, induction heat, spray, you name it. Nothing help, there is no to much space either on the area and you want to prevent damage to other parts. Not fun at all. A job that will take 0.9 hrs per side ended up taking 6 hrs for just two 14mm bolts.

@derek6187

3 жыл бұрын

haha, my concerned neighbor came over at the loud end of a solid 2 hour battle with an 89 civic rear lower; wanted to see what all the strong language was about before reporting some domestic violence :D

This is old classic Eric the Car Guy. Really enjoyed this. Thanks.

I think the main reason I love your videos Eric is that you're a great visual storyteller! You use great editing and film making techniques. Makes the videos awesome to watch. You're a skilled gentleman!

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good stuff, Eric. Glad to see you doing more of these kinds of videos which brought me to your channel in the first place. Rock on!

Eric, thank you for acknowledging the fact that most mechanics dont torque every bolt they work on. I argue with others online about this all the time. There are some viewers out there that mistakently think mechanics torque every bolt they touch, whereas I have experience watching mechanics and know that they dont torque most bolts, but rather use experience as their guide in most cases.

Pro Tip: Fork out the dough for the Diablo Carbide tipped metal cutting sawzall blades. Yes they are like $10 each, but they last as long as ten regular metal cutting blades. Plus they cut a LOT faster! My truck was in a collision, and I cut the crushed bumper off in SECONDS with that blade!!

@yafois988

3 жыл бұрын

Project farmer a YT channel, , a YT channel, did an performance comparison on saw blades a few months ago. well worth looking at on various products and tools which show are durable and work good VS the majority of similar tools/ products that are junk.

@rodrodney641

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, I used to struggle with junk blades until I bought a good one, cuts through seized bushings within seconds, no BS like dealing with the cheapo blades that just wear the teeth off almost instantly

@carwashadamcooper1538

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir!

@MrEpicman99

3 жыл бұрын

Just went through this myself and thought to myself "I'll either hate myself for buying cheap blades and struggling or I'll hate myself for buying an expensive blade that didn't work out" truth be told yes that carbide blade worked wonders!

Heat, cutting and lots of patience. Nicely done Eric!

You and the rest of the top dogs of mechanic KZread were impressive before I became a “pro” but now that I’m officially “professional” and no longer “DIY” it’s a different perspective at how good of techs you all are

Had the same issue on the top traction arms, thankfully it was when I replaced the rear subframe, but on both sides! Made it a living hell to pull the subframe out without removing the exhaust pipe, but it got home in the end! Thanks for the quality posts!

Eric, I watch your channel religiously. You work on Hondas and I'm presently working on my 97 CR-V suspension, front and rear. I've learned so much from you and have the confidence that I will be able to finish any job I start. The lady slipper has been a lifesaver on lining up holes in the rear lower control arms. I can't thank you enough for all your thoughtful videos and clear explanations. Thanks!

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to help. I've done a few videos on my Honda Element which shares the same chassis as the CRV if you're looking for additional info. Thanks for the comment.

Hard to find good mechanic's that care like you.

I've been pretty lucky lately using an induction coil .... But I've been threw everything in this video ! Great techniques that any DIY or season tech can use !

This exact thing happened on the rear of my delsol at the toe arms... used sawzal just like you, cut rotate, cut rotate & had to cut it on either side as well. replaced the factory part with aftermarket ones with spherical bearings. Thank you for the video. Makes me feel better that I guessed right on the how-to! You have been a god-sent with your Honda videos for a non- trained DIY mechanic chick like me!

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, I've dealt with those too. PITA. You did right. This is how I've dealt with some of them. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ppWfwdisktKyqrg.html Thanks for the comment and keep up the good work.

Great video. thank you for posting it. I did the same thing on ALL rear control arms for a 2005 and a 2006 Ford focus. i had better accessibility, so i used a grinder, rather than a reciprocating saw. and also, instead of replacing the control arms with new after market ones, i was able to buy me a Prothane bushings kit. pressed the old ones out and the new ones in. it was a very involved job.

What a timely video! I am am dealing with the exact issue right now, burned through 3 blades last night then quit for the evening to regroup. I will try the technique to rotate the bolt and may even squirt in some cutting fluid to save some blades. Thanks for making this!

@michaelplumacher7536

3 жыл бұрын

And... a follow up. I ran out to the garage inspired. Grabbed my tap magic cutting oil and started at it again with the sawzall. As suspected the cutting fluid did help keep the blade healthy, although smoked a whole lot. 15 seconds, re-oil and rotate the bolt, repeat. within a min the head of the bolt popped off and the blade still reusable. Switched to the threaded side and about another min and a whack with a 4lb hammer it popped also. thank you @ericthecarguy for this video. used 4 blades total between last night and today 2 Milwaukee 'torch' and 2 Lenox 'lazer'.

You are always very informative on your videos - that's why I watch them

Great informational video. You make it so novices believe they can do it too... until they get halfway through the job and think, this is not worth it and then call you. Great video

Once the vehicle is aligned, pack up and move to Arizona (trade your car for one from there), so you never have to do this job again! 😉 Great job, Eric. Thanks for the video 👍

@MegaDysart

3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever headed west on the 202 to get on the i10 and passed the 51, 17, and now the new 202 south and the 101 between 12:00 pm and 7:30 pm? Way too many people jamming up traffic, don’t need any more rust belt midwesterners here

@renenowicki

12 күн бұрын

I’ve got Michigan rust. 😢

I was away wondering the best way deal with this problem. Thanks Eric.

Im literally trying to replace the lower control arms on my Accord right now and this has happened on both sides on multiple bushes. The light of Eric the Honda God has shown down upon me 😂

Forgot to mention..melting rubber/bushing smoke sucks....and awesome video btw

@Eric The Car Guy - One of those much more expensive and fancier sawzall blades would've done a lot better. Diablo blades are some of the best there is for sawzall and circular saws. Now, if you're using a multi-tool instead of a sawzall, Bosch blades are the way to go. Just a tip from someone who's burned through more than his fair share of blades for tools of all kinds over the years. Seized bolts are just no fun period. Great vid Eric!

Very informative demonstration video Eric @EricTheCarGuy

I feel this...went through the exact same steps. Recip saw wasn't cutting it (too many blades chewed up). Switch over to angle grinder with cutting disk Even broke out the Dremel for fine cutting work and tight access. My issue...I only had access to one side of the bolt (vertical config with cage nut). Good vid!

Great video Eric. The whole time you were cutting I was like man please don't chop through that exhaust

It's encouraging to see even the pros have to just cut/bang/destroy something to solve a problem.

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

More often than you might think actually.

Thanks Mag Chloride... Dealing with a 2013 F150 lower front strut bolt situation currently. Thanks for the help Sir! Probably going to have to cut bolt out. Cheers!

Man you gotta get those milwaukee torch carbide teeth blades. They chew threw stuff like that in 30 seconds.

Thanks Eric. I learned so much from you.

Had had trouble finding spring seats for my Capri/Mercury. Then someone showed me a picture of his suspension spring with a piece of garden hose threaded on it. lol Very back yard but I guess it worked. Great video.

Same thing happened to me as well on a 97 Eclipse GSX rear arm. I had already planned on dropping the whole subframe so that gave me a few extra angle options having the whole thing off the car. Do yourself a favor and spend money on good blades. After a handful of okay to decent blades I landed on Freud blades and wish I had started with them. Take your time and focus on not damaging the frame/mount. Be prepared for the tingly hands!

i sure wish i saw this earlier. had the exact same thing happen to 4 separate bolts on the rear end of my 99 CRV. sawzall and angle grinder took about 6 hours to free them all. did this on the ground in cold weather though, so it wasnt as comfortable. definitely use anti seize for those bolts.

I have had real good luck w/Lenox sawzall blades. they cost more, but are worth it. Clay

Great video as always Eric @EricTheCarGuy

Good video. Ran into this issue on a toe link with a dodge journey, there wasn't room to fit an air hammer on the bolt and the shop ran out of oxygen so I couldn't use the torch. It gave me hell trying to cut the link out.

Hi Eric, it's been a long time since I've seen you on KZread. Nice to see you're still at it!

Eric, I'm from Michigan! I also enjoy learning from your videos!

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Michigan!

good tips and info as usual mate. thank you.

Thank you Eric I enjoy watching your videos I am from South Africa

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

Hello South Africa!

That's more anti-seize on one bush and bolt than I've seen Eric use in every other video he's ever done!!

Brilliant video. Perfect explanation. Before watching I thought I might do this myself, but now I know it's a job for my mechanic. Thanks for great content. Subscribe clicked! 👍🏻

Had this issue on a 1993 accord rear strut mount. Bolt seized to the bushing and split the bushing. Had to cut the bolt out, remove the rubber and cut the sleeve to press in a new one. It was fun 😀

Awesome job! Thank you for posting!

I’ve got a nightmare camber bolt stuck fast in my old CR-V I’ve tried a lot of things but this morning I woke up and thought of a reciprocating saw and then I found your video so brilliant another thing to try and sadly buy.

Eric love your video's, learned alot and saved a bunch of money. Thank You !!

Nice workmanship

I used a dremel with a cutoff wheel and it went pretty quick. About 20 minutes. Like you I had limited access and had to keep turning the bolt while cutting.

I had to deal with a frozen bolt just like this very recently on my Honda Element. It was the outboard bolt through the rear, upper control arm. I was replacing the stock control arm with an adjustable one so I just cut off one side of the control arm then drilled out the rubber bushing and pressed in a new one. One real PITA job because of one bolt! Only had this problem on the left side. In comparison the right side took only 30 minutes to replace because neither of the bolts on that side were frozen.

Great video about how life really works! Oh yes torch on metal anneal not temper. Good stuff Eric.

Eric the car guy .........the king of cool

I had two lower control arms with the bolt seized in the bushings. I went all out and bought me a Milwaukee sawzall with the diablo blades. Showed those bushings who's boss.

I really like your methods. Very education and saved me alot of trouble. Thank you bub.

Even the super expensive blades don't last much longer. Nice video. Thx. Had to cut a bolt off the rear shock of a 2005 1.7l civic.

Excellent guide Eric, I am in the same boat in a 08 Oddy.

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

What I've started doing on suspension bolts like this is to measure the distance between the fender lip and hub center while the car is on the ground before disassembly. Afterwards, when time comes to tighten bolt(s) at "ride height", I use a jack to raise the suspension up to duplicate my original measurement with the car in the air, then tighten the bolt(s). Saves me from crawling under the car with a torque wrench. As an alternative, I'd lower the end of the car in question onto a set of ramps so that the suspension is still loaded but there's extra clearance.

I have learned a lot from you! Eric! I really thank you!

Last time I did this, I didn't even bother with the sawzall because the bushing insert is hardened. What I ended up doing was cutting the end of the shock open and removing it from the bushing, and then removing the rubber off the insert. Then I heated the bushing insert with a torch. Once I had it glowing bright red, I laid on it with an impact until it started turning, then it came out with little resistance with a pry bar under the bolt head. As the bolt came out, so did the reddest rust I had ever seen. As for overheating the mount, it shouldn't be much of an issue since the rust between the insert and the frame/bolt acts as an insulator.

The fact that I’m here means I’m either already or about to deal with a tough situation. Thanks for the tips Eric!

@ya_boi_zak5927

3 жыл бұрын

Haha same here. I got a rusted alignment bolt in the rear control arm. Half of the bolt is snapped while the other half is seized in the bushing. Literally been driving it like that for months😂. That thing is not going anywhere anytime soon.

@DonBMW

3 жыл бұрын

@@ya_boi_zak5927 I’m going to just start hitting that rear control arm bolt with a hammer, dousing it w some PB blaster for like two weeks. Then cross my fingers that my impact will drive it out.

@ya_boi_zak5927

3 жыл бұрын

@@DonBMW best of luck to ya. I'ma just do what Eric did and just go all in.

Had the same experience on both of my 1995 Ford Rangers with the stock crossmembers, with similar bushings. Used an angle grinder to grind off the bolt head; since I was upgrading to a prior-generation solid crossmember where neither frame bracket needed,(one had to be removed in fact), I ended up prying open the ears to get the threaded end out of the bracket. Or I cut the ears off entirely... I can't remembers since the bracket in question was the one I had to grind/drill/chisel the frame rivets off of. No matter what, wasn't fun! Both times, ironically, the other side's bushing always came out easy... always one side, and one side only!

Had the same issue with every camber bolt in my supra, which is a common problem if you live in a country with salt on the roads. The general recommendation is: Don't mess with it too much, just cut the bolt. Because you will damage the subframe if you try to break it loose etc.

@danielguerrieri1588

3 жыл бұрын

Great point !!

Just went through this exact job on my 2011 Odyssey. The bottom plastic spring seat had cracked and I was getting a clunk on bumps. Tried all of the initial methods and ended up doing the sawzall method with a $20 Milwaukee carbide blade.....took about 10 seconds a side. Was like a hot knife through butter.

Great job Eric that's one way to get those off its safer with the saw but a little time consuming but it works well ...Thanks...

As always Fantastic post!!!!!

Another nuts and bolts ETCG video - it doesn't get any better. This is the kind of job that doesn't get much coverage on KZread because it involves honesty - the integrity to show exactly what's likely to happen, even when it doesn't look pretty. Ironically, it's this true-to-life workmanship that brings us back week after week. Still the best advice, still the best company... still the best on KZread. Long live Eric the Car Guy!

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

You're too kind. Seriously. Thank you for your viewership and comments. Both are very much appreciated.

thank you ETCG.

I had this happen on my front right wishbone on my ‘92 Accord... but I suppose a silver lining to my storm cloud was that I didn’t need to use my sawzall to cut the bolt/bushing out. That was because when I pulled on my breaker bar like I was pulling a sword out of stone, the bolt was so old and seized that it just broke on its own! Needless to say, this car got entirely new control arms and bushings out of the deal! It was fun...

after 30 years of salt the bolts on my CRX were removed with a thin angle grinder blade :) the bushings had to be pressed out with a 20 ton press instead of a 7, but at least they came out.

I've had the same problem front and rear on my magnum, but I didn't cut the bolt I use the air hammer back and forth with some rotation with the breaker bar. One of the bolt in the rear has been over torqued was a pain to remove, like you say during alignment they doesn't care about torque. I use antiseize also to coat the bolt and inside the core in hope to prevent that...

Sawzall to the rescue. I just did rear coils on my benz e320 and had to do things I'm not proud of all bcuz of bolts stuck in control arm bushings, but got the job done. Now for figuring out the camber and toe that I messed up 😅. Fun fun stuff!

2000 Civic. I had this same issue and also ended up using a sawzall with a Diablo Carbide blade. Took a very long time but the blade still works perfectly. This was for the toe arms and the adjustment nut also fell off inside the frame so I used a circular saw big enough to reach in and place it back in.

I use a ramset with an aluminum or spring steel rod down the barrel Highest powder charge just take off the nut and put that rod plugged barrel on the end of the bolt and BAM! Its sketchy i know trust me i know but works so well its unreal! i call it.... 'The Ramburglar"

@jefferyepstein9210

3 жыл бұрын

That’s actually a great idea

@danielguerrieri1588

3 жыл бұрын

So with a steel rod humml ? If I had one I would try it because I don't have another concentric bolt with me and this is Sunday, so I drilled into the bushing and sprayed the crap wit Marvel (smells nice 🙂 works great) turned it a few times , and sitting overnight

Thank you, Eric.

Great tips. Thank you.

Found my answer cheers! sawsall for the rear lower control arm bush on a ‘02 vw van with steel bolt through aluminium sleeve bush 👎

Lucky you can get to the bushing from both sides. The retaining nut on an Evo 8/9 front LCA is INSIDE the subframe and is known to snap off if you man handle it. Instead of removing the arm to press out the ball joint, I resorted to using a C clamp press lol. Btw, for tightening suspension on ground while loaded, you can look into DIY wood cribs. I used those for a DIY alignment, but it also allowed me to properly torque bolts down with more clearance underneath the car.

Thanks so much for this video. This just saved me

Thanks for the tips!

Nice video use of the Milwaukee super sawzall what I use mine for all the time Eric @EricTheCarGuy

I'm with you on the use of a torch - good for parts that you are discarding

@EricTheCarGuy I had issues with those sleeved bushings in the rear of my 94 integra. Just replaced the whole strut assembly and lower control arm from a junkyard to not bother with that crap.

A couple of those Diablo steel demon blades are handy to have. They're a little thicker with heavy carbide teeth.....a little beefier than the standard Diablos you were using. I think they're around 7-10 dollars a peice but they'll cut a hardened steel bolt like you were dealing with much better. Great video!

@BlueBomberTurbo

3 жыл бұрын

And don't forget to lubricate the blade. Just like drill bits for metal, saw blades for metal also appreciate it.

@oldrestless

3 жыл бұрын

Where do you cut? Can you cut the inside bushing part? Thanks, trying this job this weekend and preparing for stuck bolts.

I've had to do this twice now as my shops alignment tech. In both cases I saved the bushing and arm, but had to spread the ears a bit, cut the bolts, and then use either a 20 ton hydraulic press or my airhammer and the internal metal portion of the pushing supported to hammer out the bolt. I'm getting quicker, but it is really inconvenient to spend 2 hours cutting and hammering.

Hey Eric....really enjoy your channel. I found this video especially useful as it was a problem I'm having with seized bolts in an upper contr arm. Just curious if you've experimented with any of the magnetic induction bolt buster tools and if so what results you had.

Working flat rate in the dealership I worked for if I had a bolt seized and I was changing the arm any way I'd make sure we had a new bolt so I'd get a sawzall and cut the bolt. Edit: watching the video all the way, I see that's the technique you used

Yup, #Me2 06Accord, dissimilar metals. Crap design. Rubber is prob what Bruce Wayne used in the BatSuit...almost indestructible. I used a cutoff wheel and angle grinder. Worked great. Took 2 months of planning for my shade tree diy ass. Replaced bolts with new ones b/c why not? Copper anti-sirzed the pheck out of it.

Man I hatee when bolts get seised in bushings. It’s such a pain, especially when it’s something like you had here where the bolt your dealing with is not the easiest thing to get to. Unfortunately living in the rust belt I deal with this a LOT. I just did leaf spring & hanger bushings on a 03 Silverado yesterday and only ONE bolt came out. The other 5 I had to cut, it was a joy.

Almost kinda makes you think that the pesky manufacturers deliberately do not use any anti-seize compound on those bolts - just so your forced to go through all of this and buy a new arm. Had many a similar situation myself in the past, i always put back together with anti-seize to insure i can get it all apart easily again a few years down the line. I know a lot of people will say that you should never use anti-seize for this reason or that, but in 30+ years of working on cars I have never had a problem caused by using it. It has, however saved me from having many a problem.

Thanks ,nice details

Bro you gotta rebuild suspension on the integra. It looks nasty as hell. I redid the whole thing on mine with koni yellows and a bunch of performance parts for like a g total and it rides beautiful now and looks great. You got the skills to do it yourself so make moves bro. 👌🏻 they're classics now, gotta treat them that way.

Had one of these seized up on one of mine. Used the air hammer with pickle fork attachment and cranked the bolt at the same time. Came loose with some effort.

I'm getting ready to do a similar repair in the rear of my 2004 Subaru.Outback. It seems the general consensus is that applying some sort of lubricant won't help in prolonging the life of the blade(s). Seems it'd just make for a smokey/oily mess. That said, I plan to get a handful of the Milwaukee Torch blades to have on hand, before starting my project.

@15:22 All my car-guy friends tell me vehicles are delicate machines that need to be gently influenced when worked on, but every one single of them has a BFH or two they love using =)

Great info