HELP!!! stripped T/C rod bolt

[hk240sx08]

:bite:Fellow zilvians...

I have a problem, i was changing my front tension rod bushings. When i was almost done "torqueing" down the 2 bolts into spec (around 100-118lbs), one of the bolts/nuts stripped (wont loosing or tighten), AND i also noticed the new bushings where not setting right. So...any ideas in how im i going to resolve this problem...it is getting me really pissed off

any advice would be appreciated, or should i just go to a mechanic??

P.S. is the car safe to drive?? if all bolts but 1 is not down to specs.

thanks

[projectRDM]

Car is alright to drive. Cut the bolt/nut off and replace it.

[n240sxfnatic]

:bite:Fellow zilvians...

I have a problem, i was changing my front tension rod bushings. When i was almost done "torqueing" down the 2 bolts into spec (around 100-118lbs), one of the bolts/nuts stripped (wont loosing or tighten), AND i also noticed the new bushings where not setting right. So...any ideas in how im i going to resolve this problem...it is getting me really pissed off

any advice would be appreciated, or should i just go to a mechanic??

P.S. is the car safe to drive?? if all bolts but 1 is not down to specs.

thanks

Spec is 65-80 ft lbs

[Bigsyke]

I torqued mine to 60lbs because I used antiseize.

110 is comical

[hk240sx08]

WTH 60-80lbs!!?? damn... cause the repair manuals from autozone said 100-118lbs
:(

just to make sure, these are the two bolts on the tension rods in the front..

[5t341tH]

tension rod has 1 bolt towards the front of the car.
actually, bolt/nut combo. what are u talking about

[timlush]

tension rod has 1 bolt towards the front of the car.
actually, bolt/nut combo. what are u talking about

There are 2 ends of the tension rod. One horizontal bolt that is more towards the front of the car and two bolts that attach it to the control arm.

[n240sxfnatic]

WTH 60-80lbs!!?? damn... cause the repair manuals from autozone said 100-118lbs
:(

just to make sure, these are the two bolts on the tension rods in the front..

here
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/n240sxfnatic/ret.jpg

[hk240sx08]

here
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/n240sxfnatic/ret.jpg


oh crap...what does the "88-108 stand" for then? O.o

[Bigsyke]

oh crap...what does the "88-108 stand" for then? O.o

Read the diagrams, you want ft/lbs.

[hk240sx08]

damn...i assumed the 88-108 was lbs....that sucks...anyways any ideas to how i can get that nut to come loose from the bolt....and thanks for all the help so far zilvians :)

[Bigsyke]

You need to bust a nut, litterally