A78Corvette

I tried to change the struts(shocks) on my 79 today. I removed the nut on top,and tried to remove the two bolts on the bottom. One came out easily the other loosened a bit then began spinning. When I felt it with my finger I realized the bolt had strange head. I looked at my assembly manual and i think the part thats spinning is the weld nut. I never had this trouble with the 78. How do I get the weld nut off or at least get it tightened again. :conehead :confused:


[Modified by A78Corvette, 4:05 AM 5/28/2004]

A78Corvette

After getting an e mail I believe I have a weld nut spinning on both front control arms. Will this mean removing both lower control arms? Do I need to have these welded back or buy new control arms? :skep:

GTR1999

The nuts are just tack welded to the lower control arm. If you have a MIG welder you can weld them in place. I run a bolt up to hold the nut in position then you can get the MIG gun in between the coil spring and shoot it.
Gary

NHvette

... or you can just use a hex nut ... wrench through the coils.
How skinny are your fingers ?


[Modified by NHvette, 6:07 PM 5/28/2004]