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    I want to replace my bushings but I have hear so many horror stories with the captive nut failing I am nervous hahah.

    I cant get the front pivot bolts out even with a breaker bar... not a good start.
    90 GTI Mk2 1.8t soon to be with GT28rs

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    Undo the nut (19mm iirc) but leave it on the end to protect the thread in case you miss with the hammer.
    Then get a breaker bar or something similar and wedge it between the hub housing & control arm and pull down hard to help them seperate.
    Then, get a solid sized hammer and belt the hub eye casting around the pivot bolt. A few good blows should shock it loose. Dont be a sissy, you gotta hit it!

    Hope that helps dude.
    -1990 Mk2 GTI 5-door with AMK 20vt (260hp @ wheels)
    -Arrow/Rotax 125 TAG X1E Go Kart
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