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Old Mar 21, 2026 | 08:00 AM
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Swaybar link bolt snapped


This has snapped 07119908026 Hexalobular socket screw


so do I need a new trailing arm ?

or can I rivnut it ?





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or would you try and drill it out, or attempt to rivnut it ?
 

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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 08:16 AM
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That sucks!
Got access to a MIG welder? Weld a nut to it. otherwise drill, and if need be, install a helicoil.
Guessing that attempting to extract is less hassle than replacing the arm.
I'm a bit wary of the rivnut approach - no experience with them

Allmag has clean used arms, no affiliation, just a satisfied customer

Best of luck!
 
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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 11:57 AM
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Drill and try to extract. Something like this should work.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-titan-pa.../ttn16013~ttn/
 
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Old Mar 25, 2026 | 10:21 AM
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If you go the drill/extract route, I would strongly suggest getting a center punch, so the drill stays in the center of the screw you are trying to extract. Also, start with a much smaller bit first to drill a pilot hole and step up to the final size for the extractor bit. Good luck!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2026 | 02:49 PM
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Man with welding kit and talent sorted it for me
 
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Old May 4, 2026 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by blue al
Man with welding kit and talent sorted it for me
having the same issues
 
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Old May 4, 2026 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by blue al
Man with welding kit and talent sorted it for me
can you explain how you got the solution
 
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