Frozen End Link at the Stabilizer Bar

I have a frozen End Link where it passes thru the Stabilizer Bar. I removed the 14 mm top nut and the 17 mm nut that attaches to the LCA, no prob. But the darn thing is just hanging there. Hard to believe the top and bottom washers are melded to the end link. Is this going to have to be cut off or has someone found a better solution?

 

I’m confused. First the link looks bent. But are you saying the washer is fused to the threaded shaft? If so, get a deep well socket, put it open end facing down on top of the washer. BFH and whack the fuck outta it. That washer should let go. If try to find a socket just large enough to fit around the shaft, 10mm-12mm deep well should do it. But may also have luck with one just large enough to fit the perimeter of the washer.

 

It does look slightly bent at the end but yes the washer is frozen to the shaft. Will try your suggestion in a minute

 

It should work, without causing any damage to the washer. Start with light taps and work your way up, so you don’t mushroom the ratchet-side of your socket. I’ve got a few sockets mushroomed in the box from times I had to go ham.

Sometimes running a nut down the shaft with an impact will also break the bond. But you can blow out the bushing too. Although your bushings there look pretty tired. I’d use a nut you don’t care about that uses same threading.

 

Did you unbolt the other side.

 

I second BFH