vinny186 Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I'm in the process of removing my rear struts and where the swaybar link attaches to the strut you have to use an allen wrench to hold the bolt in place as you turn a nut. Well, the allen wrench can't grab because it's stripped. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I'm in the process of removing my rear struts and where the swaybar link attaches to the strut you have to use an allen wrench to hold the bolt in place as you turn a nut. Well, the allen wrench can't grab because it's stripped. Any ideas? use an easy-out. You will have to replace the bolt after that. Easy-outs can be found at sears and/or home depot. Or try banging the next largest size allen wrench into the hole, again, the bolt will have to be replaced. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyiez Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I'm in the process of removing my rear struts and where the swaybar link attaches to the strut you have to use an allen wrench to hold the bolt in place as you turn a nut. Well, the allen wrench can't grab because it's stripped. Any ideas? use an easy-out. You will have to replace the bolt after that. Easy-outs can be found at sears and/or home depot. Or try banging the next largest size allen wrench into the hole, again, the bolt will have to be replaced. steviej problem with that, is the bolt "is" the stabilizer link. are you replacing the link? if so use a cut-off tool to just cut the end of the link. if not, use a 3/8ths impact, while holding pressure in on the link. don't feel bad this is pretty common on all cars that use this design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny186 Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 pops is coming by tomorrow with an impact wrench, i'll give it a shot. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny186 Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 Quick follow up: Had to cut it off, great design Lexus - NOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyiez Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 like i said this design is becoming the norm. its much better than no allen hole at all, those really suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nylexus Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 after cutting it off, did you have to replace the end link? bc the end link seem like its connected to the bolt. anyway i am havin the same problem as you lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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