Question for a how to, Trailing arm suspension console threaded sleeve removal |
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Question for a how to, Trailing arm suspension console threaded sleeve removal |
dfelz |
Aug 1 2013, 08:42 PM
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beach bum Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 7-June 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,538 Region Association: Southern California |
I am trying to remove one of the three suspension console sleeves since a bolt sheared off inside of it. Per Chris's instructions, i used a 7/8" hole saw on the side that has the welds attaching it to the body. That was fine, and it looked as though it should have been able to be hammered out, but the thing wouldnt budge! So i went to the store and picked up at 1-1/4" hole saw for the other side, attempted to drill that out but the metal there was so thick that the hole saw just started smoking after getting through a tinny layer of the paint/metal. Now i dont know what to do! This attempt was on the spare suspension console i have, trying to remove it there first, keep that sleeve, and then do the same process on the sleeve on the car with the sheared bolt and weld the good one in.
I need advice from anyone that has done this before!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1293.photobucket.com-14538-1375411354.1.jpg) Thanks! |
TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 1 2013, 09:00 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Cheap hole saw won't cut anything. Buy a lennox bi metal. None other works as good. None.
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nathansnathan |
Aug 1 2013, 10:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,052 Joined: 31-May 10 From: Laguna Beach, CA Member No.: 11,782 Region Association: None |
Use oil to lubricate as you cut.
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bulitt |
Aug 2 2013, 05:47 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
You need to follow Chris's advice. Use the bit size he recommends and buy the insert from him. Replaced one on my car. It sucks but stay at it. As noted get a quality hole saw, the saw with the bit attached, not the universal crap at HF. As noted, you need a hardened bi-metal one, not the wood working one.
Here are some Scotty Pics so you can see what you are drilling through- (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-3419-1149257157.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-3419-1149256683.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-3419-1149256417.jpg) |
jimkelly |
Aug 2 2013, 06:31 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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76-914 |
Aug 2 2013, 08:36 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,503 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Use a low speed setting and plenty of cutting oil. Don't let the new hole saw (and I agree with the Lennox bi-metal) begin smoking. Stop and lubricate at this point then resume drilling. If you let the bit get cherry hot the target metal seems to harden.
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ChrisFoley |
Aug 2 2013, 11:00 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,926 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
I don't think its a good idea to cut thru the bottom with a 1 1/4" hole saw.
That will leave an oversize hole for the new piece. If there is a weld around the bottom flange, you will need to cut thru it, but not thru the sheet metal of the console. Show us a picture of the bottom of your test piece. |
bulitt |
Aug 2 2013, 02:42 PM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
I think I recall having to cut the weld on the bottom with a dremel and drill about 40 1/16" holes around the diameter? What a PITA. And now I remember thinking Chris should make the bottom of the replacement insert slightly larger so when the stock one is cut out with a hole saw the replacement will fit tight for welding.
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dfelz |
Aug 3 2013, 10:21 PM
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beach bum Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 7-June 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,538 Region Association: Southern California |
I will have to try again next weekend, and will oil that bitch up this time! I'll snap some pics too, what a PITA this is turning out to be!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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