Trailing arm problem

[switchback0410]

Bent my trailing arm on my 04 switchback 700 out west last week went to take the bolt out that holds it to the chassi and pounded it out with a punch and it came as about as far as a inch left in side the sleeve and it won't budge anymore any tips for removing it thanks

 

[WestMont]

It should come out if you made it that far. Might have to beat it back in and then out again. You will need a new bolt so if all else fails get a bigger hammer.

 

[matt]

you bent the mount and the tube that the bolt runs through. Use an impact wrench and just keep going. i replaced my bolts when i mangled mine because the bolt bent too. the mount will be fine it will just stay tweaked.

you'll need the impact to wind it in too.

 

[Hardass]

It usually buckles the under the running board as well

 

[Lake Cle Elum]

Had the same problem 2 weeks ago. Found the bolt was bent slightly. Use a BFH (Big * Hammer) and replace the bolt once it's out.

 

[Inde-Fab]

make sure it's not bound up/under tension from being tweaked too...