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KingKong8247 · 12-31-2005, 12:48 PM

Any tips on how to get the RUCA bolt out? It is the one more towards the gas tank, the one I think that is used for adjusting camber in the rear. I got the nut off but the bolt just will not come out.

Im hitting it with a hammer jamming a screwdriver in there and nothing

WILDACEX187 · 12-31-2005, 01:05 PM

i would say try heating it up but with the gas tank near i dont know if thats a good idea. try a breaker bar.

Dousan_PG · 12-31-2005, 01:09 PM

the eccentric bolt slipped and is not lined up proper w/ the bolt. the bolt has a valley running along it. the ecentric bolt has a little point that should go into tha valley
you need to lie them up again and then you canslide bolt out

i sugged putting the nut back on and usinga breaker bar on the head of the bolt until the point lines back into the valley
then remove the nut and hit the bolt out w/ a hammer

been there donethat. just takes a bi tof time and patience and it willpop right out.

KingKong8247 · 12-31-2005, 01:12 PM

wow just relized the bolt is stuck on there good. The washer on the opposite side has moved out of its groove and is on the something whatever look at the pic wish me luck getting this off
You can kinda see it here the thing isnt in the groove

Dousan_PG · 12-31-2005, 01:15 PM

see my post you ll have it fixed real fast like

KingKong8247 · 12-31-2005, 01:29 PM

Thanks guys I actually used some vice grips and turned the head of the bolt till it lined up. Got it off nice and easy

Ritz S14 · 12-31-2005, 02:48 PM

Whoa. Fucking thanks guys. I'm installing my RUCAs now too. w000t.

Thanks jon wayne for searching for me

DJPimpFlex · 12-31-2005, 08:24 PM

that problem cursed me for VERY long. Figured it out after a while though.

Ritz S14 · 12-31-2005, 09:14 PM

Did exactly what dousan said. It works. Perfect.

But haha I kinda stripped the bolt thread cause I turned it so many times. But whatever, it works. DONE.

Just gotta do the passenger side after the weekend. GOod thing I have 2 cars.

theicecreamdan · 12-31-2005, 09:30 PM

torch it.

andrewmp6 · 12-31-2005, 11:00 PM

try soaking it with wd 40 and beat it out or heat it up with a torch or somthing

***S14DB*** · 12-31-2005, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theicecreamdan

torch it.

BOOM1!!

angrychickens · 06-12-2006, 07:17 PM

its like every problem i have ever had has happened to someone before
god bless the search function

s13silvia123 · 06-12-2006, 11:21 PM

use rust penetrating spray dude it works all the time and do not use WD40 that doesnt work at all what people say. you can find it at any local auto shop or store. WALMART man hahahaha lol

s13silvia123 · 06-12-2006, 11:22 PM

forgot ta say that when you put the rust penentraign spray you leave on for like 5 ta 10 minutes. after that easy going.

RightWheelDrive · 06-13-2006, 12:17 AM

Use Dousan's way, its the right way. just turn the other side of the bolt until it lines up with the valley so it can come out or else no amount of penetrating lube with help. Just turn the bolt and the washer will nudge up against the subframe so that you can torque it. Just look at how the bolt is shaped and how the washer is shaped and figure it out. This happened to me and it took 2 seconds to see what was going on. I trust you can do that same. Good Luck.

drift freaq · 06-13-2006, 12:39 AM

ya and you guys did not look at the date of this thread. Its 6 months old!!

zero.counter · 06-13-2006, 12:47 AM

Baka!

To maintain topic flow, used the same method Aaron described when I encountered this problem. A little PB blast made it smoother...

Please close...

S13Eye · 06-13-2006, 01:12 AM

Those can be a pain to take off. Sometimes its just better to cut them off with a sawzall. If you are lucky, the bolt isn't completely seized - in that case heat the bolt, and spray it with penetrating oil. The oil will sizzle and smoke, but keep spraying it and leave it to sit for a while. Then use a screwdriver or a prybar to wedge between the washer and flange, and hammer it in. Once the screwdriver is hammered in a little, turn the bolt so the washer rotates with the screwdriver still wedged in there, and slowly the rust will break lose and gradually you can get the washer to come off the bolt.

Its a lot easier to just cut it off though.

**Phlip** · 06-13-2006, 07:54 AM

Question was answered before the thread was older than hell, please don't do this, people.

12-31-2005, 12:48 PM	#1
KingKong8247 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jersey Age: 40 Posts: 555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	RUCA bolt stuck Any tips on how to get the RUCA bolt out? It is the one more towards the gas tank, the one I think that is used for adjusting camber in the rear. I got the nut off but the bolt just will not come out. Im hitting it with a hammer jamming a screwdriver in there and nothing __________________ 90 240sx Coupe

12-31-2005, 01:05 PM	#2
WILDACEX187 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: QUEENZ, NYC Age: 42 Posts: 3,103 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i would say try heating it up but with the gas tank near i dont know if thats a good idea. try a breaker bar. __________________ SR POWA COUPE LUVVV!!!

12-31-2005, 01:09 PM	#3
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	the eccentric bolt slipped and is not lined up proper w/ the bolt. the bolt has a valley running along it. the ecentric bolt has a little point that should go into tha valley you need to lie them up again and then you canslide bolt out i sugged putting the nut back on and usinga breaker bar on the head of the bolt until the point lines back into the valley then remove the nut and hit the bolt out w/ a hammer been there donethat. just takes a bi tof time and patience and it willpop right out. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

12-31-2005, 01:12 PM	#4
KingKong8247 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jersey Age: 40 Posts: 555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow just relized the bolt is stuck on there good. The washer on the opposite side has moved out of its groove and is on the something whatever look at the pic wish me luck getting this off You can kinda see it here the thing isnt in the groove __________________ 90 240sx Coupe

12-31-2005, 01:15 PM	#5
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	see my post you ll have it fixed real fast like __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

12-31-2005, 01:29 PM	#6
KingKong8247 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jersey Age: 40 Posts: 555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys I actually used some vice grips and turned the head of the bolt till it lined up. Got it off nice and easy __________________ 90 240sx Coupe

12-31-2005, 02:48 PM	#7
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 43 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Whoa. Fucking thanks guys. I'm installing my RUCAs now too. w000t. Thanks jon wayne for searching for me

12-31-2005, 08:24 PM	#8
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 39 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	that problem cursed me for VERY long. Figured it out after a while though. __________________

12-31-2005, 09:14 PM	#9
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 43 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did exactly what dousan said. It works. Perfect. But haha I kinda stripped the bolt thread cause I turned it so many times. But whatever, it works. DONE. Just gotta do the passenger side after the weekend. GOod thing I have 2 cars.

12-31-2005, 11:00 PM	#11
andrewmp6 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: kentucky Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	try soaking it with wd 40 and beat it out or heat it up with a torch or somthing

06-12-2006, 07:17 PM	#13
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06-12-2006, 11:21 PM	#14
s13silvia123 Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: where waldo is Age: 43 Posts: 3,267 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	use rust penetrating spray dude it works all the time and do not use WD40 that doesnt work at all what people say. you can find it at any local auto shop or store. WALMART man hahahaha lol __________________ 18g and 20g turbo users click on me http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/261219-18g-20g-turbo-users.html

06-12-2006, 11:22 PM	#15
s13silvia123 Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: where waldo is Age: 43 Posts: 3,267 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	forgot ta say that when you put the rust penentraign spray you leave on for like 5 ta 10 minutes. after that easy going. __________________ 18g and 20g turbo users click on me http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/261219-18g-20g-turbo-users.html

06-13-2006, 12:17 AM	#16
RightWheelDrive Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: cal-E-4-9-A Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Use Dousan's way, its the right way. just turn the other side of the bolt until it lines up with the valley so it can come out or else no amount of penetrating lube with help. Just turn the bolt and the washer will nudge up against the subframe so that you can torque it. Just look at how the bolt is shaped and how the washer is shaped and figure it out. This happened to me and it took 2 seconds to see what was going on. I trust you can do that same. Good Luck. __________________

06-13-2006, 12:39 AM	#17
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06-13-2006, 12:47 AM	#18
zero.counter Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: At work Posts: 2,003 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Baka! To maintain topic flow, used the same method Aaron described when I encountered this problem. A little PB blast made it smoother... Please close...

06-13-2006, 01:12 AM	#19
S13Eye Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 40 Posts: 190 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Those can be a pain to take off. Sometimes its just better to cut them off with a sawzall. If you are lucky, the bolt isn't completely seized - in that case heat the bolt, and spray it with penetrating oil. The oil will sizzle and smoke, but keep spraying it and leave it to sit for a while. Then use a screwdriver or a prybar to wedge between the washer and flange, and hammer it in. Once the screwdriver is hammered in a little, turn the bolt so the washer rotates with the screwdriver still wedged in there, and slowly the rust will break lose and gradually you can get the washer to come off the bolt. Its a lot easier to just cut it off though.

06-13-2006, 07:54 AM	#20
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Question was answered before the thread was older than hell, please don't do this, people. __________________ Weirdo And I write too!