Question about subframe-wishbone

[easypops 8]

Hello all,

I have an issue with a subframe I have removed from my red vr, one of the bolts that holds the wishbone on will not come out, it is free spinning(sort of) but it's only came out a little bit, I'm guessing that the captive but has sheared off?

 

I happen to have a spare that had a similar issue, except the bolt snapped on that one. I have since removed a small section of the subframe to get access and have removed the nut. I plan to re use this and was wondering if a nut needs welding in or can I get away with a nyloc nut? I'll obviously be welding a patch over the subframe hole :)

 

Spinning

 

[Rado87 10]

The exact same thing happened to mine and I done what you've done. I used a nylock and all is well. Just be a pain in the arse if the wishbone needs changing again!

 

 

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[robrado974 1]

Nylon nut should be fine . When they are near heat ,they are not much use, there isn't any heat around the area .so it should be fine.

Edited April 23, 2017 by robrado974

[seanl82 23]

The fact you have to weld the patch back on anyway means its worth spot welding a nut back beforehand. As mentioned it'll be a nightmare if you need to remove the wishbone again for any reason and you'll just go through the same thing again.

[robrado974 1]

Thinking about it Sean is right.

[easypops 8]

Cheers guys, I kind of guessed after I asked that I would get both answers and I guess it means there is no right or wrong, only fixed. Having said that, I've ordered some nuts n bolts and I think I'll weld one in.......I only have stainless steel ones at the moment and I'm not sure that'll be strong enough anyway........plus, it's not a mad priority as I have a good powdercoated one ready to go on.......I'll just need this one for one of the other cars :lol: