Lower control arm bolt snapped .. while the car was parked - Toyota Yaris Forums

MUSKOKA800 · 08-23-2011, 06:48 PM

Thanks to Corporate Autoworks in Burlington!
Today they easily removed the broken lower control arm bolt using an air chisel to turn it out far enough to grab it with vice grips. Then they cut a screwdriver slot in the end, put on some never-seize and re-installed it so I can nurse it around town for another day.
Two updated bolts will be delivered tomorrow by Burl. Toyota for installation at Corporate Auto.
I'm looking at approximately one hour of labour, two bolts at $8.50 each and no need for another $100.00 alignment.

Update: Today's final total incl. removal of the old and installation of the new updated parts = $135.00

Advice to all... order the bolts and replace yours now. You can do it yourself for about $20.00 before they break.

08-23-2011, 06:48 PM	#11
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Thanks to Corporate Autoworks in Burlington! Today they easily removed the broken lower control arm bolt using an air chisel to turn it out far enough to grab it with vice grips. Then they cut a screwdriver slot in the end, put on some never-seize and re-installed it so I can nurse it around town for another day. Two updated bolts will be delivered tomorrow by Burl. Toyota for installation at Corporate Auto. I'm looking at approximately one hour of labour, two bolts at $8.50 each and no need for another $100.00 alignment. Update: Today's final total incl. removal of the old and installation of the new updated parts = $135.00 Advice to all... order the bolts and replace yours now. You can do it yourself for about $20.00 before they break. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots. Last edited by MUSKOKA800; 08-24-2011 at 03:49 PM.

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