Rear Drop Links Seized Bolts & Nuts

[Mothman]

Trying to change one of my rear drop links before the MOT but the bolt & nuts are seized. Got the bottom nut half way undone but can get no further. I can get a socket on the nut no problem but there isn't a decent flat on the drop link to get a spanner to hold. Not a major problem as I think access is good enough to get in there with an angle grinder and cut it off.

However the top bolt & nut are seized solid and won't budge and access is tight. I could probably get a junior hacksaw in there but not sure if it would be able to cut the bolt if it's high tensile can anyone advise before I start?

[Arctic]

Originally Posted by Mothman

Trying to change one of my rear drop links before the MOT but the bolt & nuts are seized. Got the bottom nut half way undone but can get no further. I can get a socket on the nut no problem but there isn't a decent flat on the drop link to get a spanner to hold. Not a major problem as I think access is good enough to get in there with an angle grinder and cut it off.

Hi Richard.
Have you tried two sockets one either side, it is possible same for the anti roll bar joint use a good impact socket

[Mothman]

Hi Steve, sorry I just have a basic socket I'm afraid and the top won't budge using that. I've undone the bottom nut enough to get an angle grinder in there, but do you think I would be able to cut the nut off the top bolt with a hacksaw? Thanks

[Arctic]

You maybe able to cut through it, but do you have new bolts once you have ? squirt some plus gas round the area and let it soak and give it another try.

[Lord of Hog]

I had this the other week when the O/S rear upper arm had to be replaced for MOT. Hacksaw with a decent blade should do it, if you have the time and stamina. Otherwise you need a mate with an angle grinder. Bolts are about £4 a throw.