Lower control arm bolt snapped .. while the car was parked

[MUSKOKA800]

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.

[Viperoni]

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

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.

Glad yours wasn't pricey.

I also agree with the last line 100%, it's an EASY job and will save you $$$$$ down the road.

[Kioshi]

So they are just grade 8 bolts like the ones at Lowes and Home Depot?
I will go into the dealership and ask them about it next month....

I have no room in this one car garage, so I'll take it to a repair shop and have them do it.

[MUSKOKA800]

Originally Posted by Kioshi

So they are just grade 8 bolts like the ones at Lowes and Home Depot?
I will go into the dealership and ask them about it next month....

I have no room in this one car garage, so I'll take it to a repair shop and have them do it.

Although I didn't see the new bolts before my mechanic installed them I would think that they have a stepped head judging by the configuration of the control arm mounting point. Best go to your dealership and buy their upgraded parts for less than $20.00 for both and know they're correct.