rookie mistake

[jeremyandthemonte]

Hey guys as I was installing my rear sway bar I have some how got the bolt stuck I realized I put the washer on the wrong side do you think I can save the control arm or do I need to buy a new one

 

[Longroof79]

Looking at the end of the bolt threads, it looks like you had already beat on it with a hammer.
Have you tried unscrewing it while you pull back on it? I guess that bolt is a tight fit.
I'm sure you can save the control arm.

 

[LioFR]

you can save the control arm....not the bolt 😉!!!!

HAMMER is not your friend !!!!! lol

 

[jeremyandthemonte]

All I want to do is save the arm I tried it with the nut and beating it then I said don't need the bolt. Any suggestions on getting it out?

 

[LioFR]

First,remove the arm and use a bench to work properly.
Try to unscrew it like a normal bolt and if don't, hit him with a smaller bolt to push it outside.

Everyone made mistake...stay cool and everything will be allright 😉😉😉

 

[pontiacgp]

How much more thread on the bolt?. If the shank is smaller than the threaded area you might be better off threading it through till the shank is exposed and cutting off the threaded section or the head or the head of the bolt

 

[jeremyandthemonte]

Good news everyone after 3 hours a nights rest and trip to the bolt store I got my sway bar in and the bolt out