Front Bump Stop Removal Problem

[rorza Member Find all posts View Profile Close rorza]

Having an issue with front left bump stop removal.

First of all, front right unscrewed without an issue so I know I am unscrewing in the right direction.

Front left took a lot of persuasion to come loose and now turns freely and easily on the spot. Won't move one way or another, guessing it is stripped possibly from the untightening although I wasn't using excessive force, just enough.

Any one got any tips on how to get this sucker out? Wheel is off and car is on stands, so I have plenty of room, but getting tools behind there is very restricted, however, I am open to any ideas after spending 1.5 on this prick and a can of WD40!

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I suspect the nut in the chassis has dislodged itself?

[rorza Member Find all posts View Profile Close rorza]

When I felt for any movement, the nut that the bolt attached to the bump stop goes through is still welded to the chassis. I'm out of ideas as I can;t get any tools behind it to help aid removing it.

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

If the bump stop is spinning freely but the weld nut is still fix all you can do is try to get a screw driver or pinch bar between the arm and the back of the bump stop and try to lever it up while you turn it. Might be able to get it to come out. Then you will need to run a tap through the nut and see if you can get enough thread to hold the new one (assuming you are changing them out).

Mine were tight but came out ok but the car was relatively new so no rust or rubbish in the way.

[wholesalesuspension Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close wholesalesuspension]

MJ has it... Going to have to lever it as you spin it.

Regards, Jason.