frozen rear camber bolt.-need fast help

**doublezero30** · 07-13-2008 07:50 AM

any tips on getting this bastard out? ive tryed heat, hammer, and impact gun and nothing is working. do i absolutely HAVE to take this out to get the spring out??? if not, how else can i do it? thanks.

**sambrody44** · 07-13-2008 07:57 AM

Are you trying to adjust the camber or take the bolt out?

**doublezero30** · 07-13-2008 08:00 AM

get it out. im installing H&Rs and bilstiens. the messed up thing is that i can get the nut off one side, but the bolt wont slide out. it spins in both directions, but loosening it up it will get stuck at a certain point and not budge anymore. i dont get it at all.

**akaEsCo01** · 07-13-2008 09:23 AM

Why do you need to take that bolt out? To install the suspension you do not need to mess with that bolt. Unless you are adjusting camber, I advise you to leave that bolt alone.

**doublezero30** · 07-13-2008 09:34 AM

a4 mods says to take it out, i did on the other side and it worked like a charm. i cant get the spring out. ive gotten it pryed half out but it wont go any farther.

**sambrody44** · 07-13-2008 10:58 AM

It is much easier to install the springs with the camber bolt taken out.

I have a couple suggestions for you:

1. Try jacking up the hub to take the tension of the spring off of the bolt.

2. Put the impact gun on it, get it spinning, and tap the other side of the bolt with a hammer.

Let me know how it works!

**Grenade** · 07-13-2008 03:27 PM

DONT DO THAT!!!

Go look at the FAQ on here. http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=189109 Look at his las post, about taking the subframe off, side by side to do it. I did this, and its ALOT easier. HTH, take care

**JBM** · 07-13-2008 05:08 PM

yeah now need to do that. drop the subframe

**sambrody44** · 07-13-2008 05:43 PM

I did both and it made the install really simple springs slide right out, no prying necessary and its not hard to line your camber back up once you put it back together.

**B6driver** · 07-13-2008 06:40 PM

i snapped that bolt... DO NOT overtighten when putting back.. trust me... it snaps quite easily (not THAT easily, but still). its a $15 part...

taking out: let the hub's weight hold it down for you, and you need a wrench to counter the spinning motion.

**doublezero30** · 07-13-2008 06:51 PM

i did drop the subframe. i had already done everything you guys were saying, i managed to get it out by putting a spring compressor on and having my friend bounce on it. i used a tow strap/pry bar to pull/pry the bastard out. i was amazed that this actually worked. lol...and you know, im not entirley sure i tightened my subframe back up...maybe i should check on that.