Broken strut pinch bolt...

[the47guy]

Just snapped one last night. Got my torch out and ready to drill!

 

[Phoenix]

whats with all these thread reviving....

 

[Rubix]

I guess other people are learning from all the messages people have been trying to make for zach about new threads. I'm not saying you are upset Pheen, but I don't really see why people get in a huff about old threads, it's still the same great information.

Good luck 47guy, and thank you for obviously using the search feature!

 

[zach44102]

i found this thread very usefull

 

[1995mtxsho]

The best way to fix the pinch bolt issue is to drill through it with a pilot drill, then open it up with a 3/8" drill.
Replace the bolt with a longer 3/8" hardened bolt and locknut.
You will ever have to torch and extract one again, at most you would need to cut the nut off and replace with another common bolt and nut for $2 a side.

 

[SHOZ123]

I agree but use a 7/16" grade 8 bolt.

 

[-DVP-]

whats with all these thread reviving....

Damn search users...

 

[1995mtxsho]

I agree but use a 7/16" grade 8 bolt.

Yup, that works too, the details slipped my mind at the time.
My 95 has 3/8" in the rear and I think 7/16" in the front, could be bigger.
My dad's 01 SEL I know has 7/16" in the rear.