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Help!! 02 Neon Subframe bolt spinning #387185 07/26/09 09:10 PM 07/26/09 09:10 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 214 Hillsdale,Mi 69swinger340 OP enthusiast
69swinger340 OP enthusiast Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 214 Hillsdale,Mi	I am trying to replace the control arm bushings on an 02 Neon. On the rear control arm bolt the nut is spinning in the frame. What is the least painful way to fix this? 69 swinger 340 4spd 70 T/A 340+6pk 4spd

Re: Help!! 02 Neon Subframe bolt spinning [Re: 69swinger340] #387186 07/26/09 10:56 PM 07/26/09 10:56 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 327 wisconsin M mod381 enthusiast
mod381 enthusiast M Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 327 wisconsin	Cut some slots in the frame rail (on side,outer side) in the shape of a u and bend it up. Then you can put a wrench on nut (will probably need to be heated) and get bolt out. When done bend peice back down and weld it up. Happens quite often.

Re: Help!! 02 Neon Subframe bolt spinning [Re: mod381] #387187 07/27/09 01:50 AM 07/27/09 01:50 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,319 Chicago Burbs sthemi master
sthemi master Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,319 Chicago Burbs	Use a die grinder or dremel with a cut off wheel and make a window, you may be able to use the cut off wheel to cut the bolt off as well. Be sure to reweld the repair. Video Little Red Wagon Indy Nats,BurnoutContest

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