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I heated, I used atf/acentone, bp blaster, tighten then loosen and tighten then loosen, but still both broke. But, what I learned on the first bolt, I used on the second. You want to drill out the threaded side, before you even think of trying to loosen the bolt. This way once you weaken it, you still have a bolt head to turn. Otherwise, you will be drilling the whole thing out. I killed a drill, a few bit and then went with a carbide burr on an air tool. I have one side done and the other side is 90% drilled out, but I need a new drill. If I still had a bolt head, I would be able to twist it.
The first bolt that broke did turn for a little while. I was very cautious to make sure that it was moving. I tightened and loosened but it still snapped.
So, if you live up north, don't friggin bother. Start drilling it out, weaken it, then use the bolt head to start turning it. If you snap the head of, you've got some frustrated drilling headed your way.
On a positive note, the side that is done, sits much higher. I think my saggy ass will be cured with these quick struts.
The first bolt that broke did turn for a little while. I was very cautious to make sure that it was moving. I tightened and loosened but it still snapped.
So, if you live up north, don't friggin bother. Start drilling it out, weaken it, then use the bolt head to start turning it. If you snap the head of, you've got some frustrated drilling headed your way.
On a positive note, the side that is done, sits much higher. I think my saggy ass will be cured with these quick struts.