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Old 03-23-2016, 10:25 PM   #32
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I have those bushing inserts lying around too. It the benefit worth the risk?

Also, a similar thing happened to me with the front subframe bolts, when I was installing a new swaybar. One of the bolts got stuck about 3/4 in. Backed it out and the very upper part of the thread had some damage. I am guessing some debris may have been present in the thread.

Hence, one piece of advice that might work here too: CLEAN the threads THOROUGHLY with compressed air before installing the bolts.

Bolt went in afterwards, but with significantly more force required than the others.
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