Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - I messed up my install. Need advice please

ben1620 · 08-19-2012, 01:25 AM

I installed new springs and was installing the strut when i forgot to put the lower strut bracket on first and tightened down the 19mm lower control arm bolt on my stock end link(connecting strut to lower control arm).

(pics borrowed from TypeOne)

The nut was probably close to 120lb torque when it popped and i realized my mistake. Now the nut turns on the bolt but wont come off or tighten any further. It is on fairly tight but just spins. It seems like i went too far up the threads on the bolt but i cant be sure

Im not sure what to do at this point. I could try to cut the nut with a dremel but it is pretty beefy. Ive tried pulling the end link towards the front of the car while unscrewing the nut but no luck. Is my only option to attack the bolt and replace the end link?

Thanks

08-19-2012, 01:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
ben1620 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 191 Drives: '05 Denali '09 370z Rep Power: 14	I messed up my install. Need advice please I installed new springs and was installing the strut when i forgot to put the lower strut bracket on first and tightened down the 19mm lower control arm bolt on my stock end link(connecting strut to lower control arm). (pics borrowed from TypeOne) The nut was probably close to 120lb torque when it popped and i realized my mistake. Now the nut turns on the bolt but wont come off or tighten any further. It is on fairly tight but just spins. It seems like i went too far up the threads on the bolt but i cant be sure Im not sure what to do at this point. I could try to cut the nut with a dremel but it is pretty beefy. Ive tried pulling the end link towards the front of the car while unscrewing the nut but no luck. Is my only option to attack the bolt and replace the end link? Thanks __________________ 09 Black 7AT Sport, UpRev, Koni, Swift, Whiteline, Motordyne XYZ, Stillen HFC/Exhaust, Stillen 25 row, Pioneer, Infinity Last edited by ben1620; 08-19-2012 at 01:31 AM.