Re: [DML] Re: Toby Tabs

[Martin Gutkowski - DMC Ltd <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Bernie

I've got stuck like this a couple of times, and the best solution is 
either to be on a 2-post ramp and use a very long breaker bar to turn 
them, and copious amounts of penetrant, or cut them off, remove the 
trailing arm and press the old bolt out.

Martin

Bernie wrote:

>All,
>
>I too am in the process of replace my TABs with Toby's but my tabs are
>so corroeded I can't even turn the bolts.  Today I managed to at least
>get the passenger side shims to move (thats a good thing),  I am using
> a new penetrating oil called Gibbs, expensive as all get out but it
>works.  $32 for two cans.  I will give a full review once I get this
>project completed. 
>
>One 5lb hammer and a stratigaclly placed punch/chisel should take care
>of the problem without resosrting to the torch.
>
>Bernie
>







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