My plan is to get the frame refinished and then start to work on getting the suspension back together. On the frame, I noticed the threaded posts for the front lower arms are different on the driver and passenger side. (Driver on the left!) On the passenger side there is just a threaded rod welded to the frame; but on the drivers side, it appears that there is an unthreaded collar on the ?bolts? about 2? long, and then about 1/2? of thread of a lesser diameter. I?ve attached pictures of all four ?bolt? locations.
Is it supposed to be that way, and if so, why? Or is it that the metal piece from the inside of the A-arm bushing somehow ?welded? to the bolt shaft? I?ve tried penetrant, heat and penetrant, and trying to turn with a vice grip, but it won?t budge.
Sorry if the pics are not in the best light.