Figured I'd try out the subframe bushing collars for my wheel hop, and unlike most things with the Z the job was going fairly easy until I started to put it back together. I went to put back on the 2 bolts that were holding the driver side front bushing bracket and when they got almost tight they suddenly started spinning pretty easy. Both bolts on that bracket did the same thing. They are both within a c*** hair of being tight but will now not tighten or loosen any further. It looks to me that there is a bolt that is welded in the inside of the frame for which said bolts thread into. I can only think that they have broken free because of rust, but cant even see them to investigate. The only way to gain access to that area seems to be cutting a hole in that area. I'm trying to imagine the assembly process for the car. I can only think that they welded in the nuts to the frame and then covered and welded in wheel tub? I have tried prying on the bracket to apply pressure and tightening/ loosening and have tried hitting it with an impact gun. Niether did anything. Only solutions I can come up with are 1. cutting the panel open to gain access and having to weld panel and nuts or 2. put a couple spot welds on bracket. I have searched and havent seen anyone who had this problem and I am kind of stumped that if the nuts are welded in that they broke free so easily. My Z is not a rust bucket. If anyone has had to address this issue or actually knows for sure what means these bolts are secured to the frame I would appreciate the information. Thanks in advance!
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Major problem with front subframe bushing bracket bolts - DracoZ13:22:53 02/12/11
