monaro rear subframe bolts

[gsd2000]

I know the rear subframe bolts are tight, but is it normal to have to use a long 1/2" breaker bar and the pole from a trolley jack to loosen the bolts. I know they have thread lock on the bolts but is this excessive. If it makes a difference i am not the strongest person, only weighing 8 or so stone. If it is i will get the fish to change the last few bushes

[S800VXR]

At 8 stone yr doing well to get away with just a trolley jack bar!!

Id be tempted to use a 3/4 or 1" drive as 1/2" break to easy from experiance!

[S800VXR]

At 8 stone yr doing well to get away with just a trolley jack bar!!

Id be tempted to use a 3/4 or 1" drive as 1/2" break to easy from experiance!

[gsd2000]

I can slowly undo them but roger did say be carefull and not to cross thread them due to the thread lock. I will have another try tomorrow otherwise its a job for the fish. I actually weigh a little less than 8 stone

[ferb]

gsd2000 said:

I know the rear subframe bolts are tight, but is it normal to have to use a long 1/2" breaker bar and the pole from a trolley jack to loosen the bolts. I know they have thread lock on the bolts but is this excessive. If it makes a difference i am not the strongest person, only weighing 8 or so stone. If it is i will get the fish to change the last few bushes

I hope for safety your using axle stands!!
Link from the DIY section www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=83041

Edited by ferb on Friday 1st January 19:53

[SimonV8ster]

Are you a jockey by profession ?

[gsd2000]

SimonV8ster said:

Are you a jockey by profession ?

No lol, but that's not a bad idea

[gsd2000]

ferb said:

gsd2000 said:

I know the rear subframe bolts are tight, but is it normal to have to use a long 1/2" breaker bar and the pole from a trolley jack to loosen the bolts. I know they have thread lock on the bolts but is this excessive. If it makes a difference i am not the strongest person, only weighing 8 or so stone. If it is i will get the fish to change the last few bushes

I hope for safety your using axle stands!!
Link from the DIY section http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=83041

Edited by ferb on Friday 1st January 19:53

Yes the car is on axle stands, front's on ramps and the rear is supported on stands. Thanks for the link, i've seen a few other guides but thats a good one. I will give it another go tomorrow, thinking about it the front subframe bolts were a pain as well.

[crisisjez]

gsd2000 said:

ferb said:

gsd2000 said:

I know the rear subframe bolts are tight, but is it normal to have to use a long 1/2" breaker bar and the pole from a trolley jack to loosen the bolts. I know they have thread lock on the bolts but is this excessive. If it makes a difference i am not the strongest person, only weighing 8 or so stone. If it is i will get the fish to change the last few bushes

I hope for safety your using axle stands!!
Link from the DIY section www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=83041

Edited by ferb on Friday 1st January 19:53

Yes the car is on axle stands, front's on ramps and the rear is supported on stands. Thanks for the link, i've seen a few other guides but thats a good one. I will give it another go tomorrow, thinking about it the front subframe bolts were a pain as well.

You be careful you dont spin the car onto its roof