Same situation as was recently discussed with a rear trailing arm. Best tool
is a sawzall with some really good blades to cut that bushing. You need to
be careful not to damage the mounting tabs on the body. Note this bolt is a
fine thread.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Florian Speier
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 11:26 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: stuck lower control arm bolt

after a long time of persuading the nut on the lower control arm bolt to
come off, I was somewhat dismayed that the job does not seem to be over - I
cannot get the bolt out at all! This is in a syncro, but I believe its the
same in 2WD. Any tips?

I was close to employing my recently bought angle grinder, a small 4.5"
black and decker, to cut througt the bushing and bolt when I read the
direction telling me that I am not allowed to use cutting, only grinding
wheels with it - does it say that with all angle grinders? Any other way to
get it out?

thanks
Florian