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[quote=”MDK22″ post=124999]First off either you had some fantastic leverage or I am going to call you a liar on the little force part.[/quote]
Half inch wratchet, my father was there and watched me.
[quote=”MDK22″ post=124999]Regardless, you sir are up a creek without a paddle.[/quote]
Oh I know.
[quote=”MDK22″ post=124999]The problem is you need to remove the carpet for either of these because torch + carpet = nasty fumes and fire. Drill + Carpet equals broken wrists and/or torn to hell carpet. That doesn’t even include possible wiring and other hidden treasures that might be there. You also are probably going to have to remove a seat if not for convenience alone but, more then likely to gain access. If you do put bolts through grade 8 or better for standard 10.9 or better for metric. All metal locking nuts not nylocks. Stainless bolts, washers, and nuts. Also use anti sieze. If you decide to go the bolt route prob the best for a DIY guy you will need someone strong to hold the head on the inside wile you tighten the one on the outside.[/quote]
Good advice, thanks. I am not too sure if there is carpeting directly above them or not. There seems to be a plate that the “head” of the studs are welded to that might not be the actual floor.
[quote=”MDK22″ post=124999]Do yourself a favor don’t try to fix your gf/wifes car. It is only asking for trouble because you get the blame if anything goes wrong and even if it goes right you have to fix more things she does not like. It also prevents them from thinking I fought with him did he cut my brakes, etc. I am not saying don’t work on your car or your friends car just avoid the gf/wife if you can help it.[/quote]
She is cool with it, and completely understands. I have never had a problem like this. You can see from the pictures that where the studs go through the bearing housing there is a section in the front that is cut out. This is a great place for water to get in and corrode the stud. Engineered failure, thanks Ford. If corrosion wasn’t the cause then they nuts were over tourqued stretching the studs from the factory causing them to break so easily.
What a nightmare.
[quote=”MDK22″ post=124999]First off either you had some fantastic leverage or I am going to call you a liar on the little force part.[/quote]
Half inch wratchet, my father was there and watched me.
[quote=”MDK22″ post=124999]Regardless, you sir are up a creek without a paddle.[/quote]
Oh I know.
[quote=”MDK22″ post=124999]The problem is you need to remove the carpet for either of these because torch + carpet = nasty fumes and fire. Drill + Carpet equals broken wrists and/or torn to hell carpet. That doesn’t even include possible wiring and other hidden treasures that might be there. You also are probably going to have to remove a seat if not for convenience alone but, more then likely to gain access. If you do put bolts through grade 8 or better for standard 10.9 or better for metric. All metal locking nuts not nylocks. Stainless bolts, washers, and nuts. Also use anti sieze. If you decide to go the bolt route prob the best for a DIY guy you will need someone strong to hold the head on the inside wile you tighten the one on the outside.[/quote]
Good advice, thanks. I am not too sure if there is carpeting directly above them or not. There seems to be a plate that the “head” of the studs are welded to that might not be the actual floor.
[quote=”MDK22″ post=124999]Do yourself a favor don’t try to fix your gf/wifes car. It is only asking for trouble because you get the blame if anything goes wrong and even if it goes right you have to fix more things she does not like. It also prevents them from thinking I fought with him did he cut my brakes, etc. I am not saying don’t work on your car or your friends car just avoid the gf/wife if you can help it.[/quote]
She is cool with it, and completely understands. I have never had a problem like this. You can see from the pictures that where the studs go through the bearing housing there is a section in the front that is cut out. This is a great place for water to get in and corrode the stud. Engineered failure, thanks Ford. If corrosion wasn’t the cause then they nuts were over tourqued stretching the studs from the factory causing them to break so easily.
What a nightmare.
Maybe you have some excess current being drawn that is straining the electrical system, did she install a new stereo amp etc……
Place a meter in series with battery terminals and read DC current in the key off, key on engine off, key on engine on and key on engine on headlights on.