Bushing sleeve rusted to bolt

speedjunkie · 03-01-2016, 02:52 AM

About a month ago as I was removing my passenger rear upper control arm, I discovered the bolt was rusted into the metal sleeve and I was not able to remove the arm. I installed these SuperPro bushings probably about 8-10 years ago, and they've been doing great other than one little squeak, which I discovered to be this bushing because the sleeve would rotate within the bushing as I was trying to remove the bolt and it would squeak.

I bought replacement arms and all new bushings and I'd like to avoid this problem in the future. I was thinking of lubing up the bolt shank either with the same lube used on the bushings or maybe using anti-seize. What do you guys think would be better, or do you believe one or both would cause a problem? I got a replacement subframe as well so I could get this car back on the road sooner. I don't want to have to go through this again.

C. Ludwig · 03-01-2016, 07:53 AM

Anti-sieze.

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-01-2016, 09:14 AM

Definitely anti-seize

djmtsu · 03-01-2016, 09:23 AM

Astro-glide

Fendamonky · 03-01-2016, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Astro-glide

Difference between peanut butter and jam???

RETed · 03-01-2016, 12:14 PM

I'd recommend silicone paste.
3M makes a very good one!

You can use this stuff on rubber, polyurethane, metal-to-metal, etc.
Perfect for bushing installs...

-Ted

C. Ludwig · 03-01-2016, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Astro-glide

This. /thread

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-01-2016, 03:30 PM

Have actually used Kentucky Jelly for assemble of things

chibikougan · 03-01-2016, 03:35 PM

Agreed I would use a Copper, Silver, and or Moly fortified anti seize.

Check out Loctite they have a lot of new product too.

speedjunkie · 03-02-2016, 02:29 AM

Thanks for the input guys! I have two bottles of anti-seize (because I lost the first bottle and bought another before finding the first one lol), but it's Permatex. I'll have to see what's in it. I'm also planning on liberally coating the spindles when I reassemble the rear hubs since my original pieces are rusted together there too. I'm just using it on all the things at this point.

Astro-glide is a close second though.

03-01-2016, 02:52 AM	#1
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1) Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 19	Bushing sleeve rusted to bolt About a month ago as I was removing my passenger rear upper control arm, I discovered the bolt was rusted into the metal sleeve and I was not able to remove the arm. I installed these SuperPro bushings probably about 8-10 years ago, and they've been doing great other than one little squeak, which I discovered to be this bushing because the sleeve would rotate within the bushing as I was trying to remove the bolt and it would squeak. I bought replacement arms and all new bushings and I'd like to avoid this problem in the future. I was thinking of lubing up the bolt shank either with the same lube used on the bushings or maybe using anti-seize. What do you guys think would be better, or do you believe one or both would cause a problem? I got a replacement subframe as well so I could get this car back on the road sooner. I don't want to have to go through this again.

03-01-2016, 07:53 AM	#2
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03-01-2016, 09:14 AM	#3
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Definitely anti-seize __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

03-01-2016, 09:23 AM	#4
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03-01-2016, 03:30 PM	#8
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Have actually used Kentucky Jelly for assemble of things __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

03-02-2016, 02:29 AM	#10
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1) Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 19	Thanks for the input guys! I have two bottles of anti-seize (because I lost the first bottle and bought another before finding the first one lol), but it's Permatex. I'll have to see what's in it. I'm also planning on liberally coating the spindles when I reassemble the rear hubs since my original pieces are rusted together there too. I'm just using it on all the things at this point. Astro-glide is a close second though.

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