Tie rod bolt and nut spinning together.

1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
80,000 MILES
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AARONSCOTT
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The threaded bolt on the outer tie rod, that attaches to the wheel, spins when I turn the nut that is holding it. I have tried vice grips, but those only ended up rounding out the end of the bolt to where it just spins between the grips.

I am at a point where I think a plasma cutter is my only option left but i have never used one before and I do not know if I have the clearance to cut the bolt without damaging the machined aluminum it is attached to at the wheel.
May 22, 2016 at 11:57 AM
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HMAC300
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Try using a die grinder to cut it to remove it instead of a plasma cutter you will probably have to buy a new tie rod as well as get it aligned.
May 22, 2016 at 12:02 PM
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AARONSCOTT
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Thanks. That was my friend just told me too. I was just so mad I lost my cool.
May 22, 2016 at 12:27 PM
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HMAC300
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Best to walk away for a few minutes so you can regain it.
May 22, 2016 at 1:17 PM
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