OMG. So, I ordered some Energy Suspension rear track bar/panhard bar bushings to replace my stock ones with and during the bar removal process, my lower bolt snapped.

I was going to cut out the old bushings, but there's no where near enough space between the metal lining and inner bolt guide to cut out the rubber to cut out the metal liner (I don't have a press). So I am just going to order a new panhard bar and replace the whole thing.

Look at this. Is the nut tack welded to the housing on the axle? Luckily with enough heat, I was able to pound out the broken bolt and it looks like I broke the spot welds too.

Check it out. I'm replacing all the hardware now.

20190219_204938 by Lil Cobutt, on Flickr

20190219_204928 by Lil Cobutt, on Flickr

20190219_194702 by Lil Cobutt, on Flickr


I would've attempted the top one too, but I'm a parking lot warrior without a heated shop.

Once the new panhard bar gets here, I'll finish this up.

You know, once I replaced the hardware on the lower end... my rattle totally stopped....

corrosion sucks.

curious, what rattle were you encountering? having an issue where when I hit sharp bumps hearing a rattle, wonder if was something similar, trying to diagnose. Cheers!