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Originally Posted by
maxwell123455
Ehhh ehhh I've been a bit ham fisted and still can't get the swing arm bolt to come out!!! I've tried my best to drift it out but am now knackering the nut and also a socket head which I'm busing to help not damage the threads on the bolt anymore. I've sprayed around each end as much as I can with wd40 but nothings moved.
any suggestions?
I've got the main suspension linkage out (triangle bit with 3 bearings) so I'm nearly there now just need the swing arm out.
also anyone know where I can get a new swing arm nut/bolt from?
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If you've got the relay arm (triangle bit) out, I'd suggest trying to knock the swing arm bolt back in. Sounds like it has seized on a corroded section of the bolt.
Remove all corrosion on the visible parts of the bolt and apply cooper grease before trying to knock it back in. If you do manage to knock it back in you can use a strip of emery cloth to clean the remaining portions of the bolt. You can get to it in the gap created by removing the relay arm. Clean the corrosion off in small stages and lubricate the bolt with copper grease before trying to move it again (in or out).
Also check that you have not deformed the threaded end of the bolt so much that it will not pass through the hole anymore. If this is the case it may need to be cut out! It's a big bolt so should be okay but worth checking.
I did mine last summer and it was a proper barsteward.
When you do get it out, remember to clean and lubricate the holes in the frame before trying to install the new bolt.
Another thing to do at this point is clean and inspect your relay arm for cracks. My 2011 relay arm was covered in them at 3000 miles. I'll try to get a photo and upload to show you what I mean.
Good luck!
Sandman.