WTB 01 Legacy front knuckle

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    Need a passenger side front knuckle for my 2001 subaru legacy gt limited. Pretty sure any outback or legacy one from 00-04 will work. Please contact me with a price if you have one! Looking to pick up tomorrow hopefully. 612-718-9970 call or text thanks Evan

    I snapped the bolt off when trying to do the lower ball joint so if anyone has any ideas how to get the bolt out that may help too.
     
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    I've heard that you can drill it out and use a bolt and nut on it.
     
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    INDEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much cheaper.
     
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    the bolt is 1.5 inches long, not sure if i can drill through that. worth a shot I guess.
     
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    Done it many times. Start on the threaded side and you should only need to drill half way through to take out the threads. If you are really good and drill it on center you may even be able to get the bolt out and save the treads.
     
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    oh that helps that its only half threaded. I'm gonna give it a shot tonight. Any tips on getting the ball joint out of the spindle if I manage to get the bolt out?
     
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    Got the old bolt drilled out, the old ball joint out, and the new one in! No need for a new knuckle after all. thanks for the advice everyone
     
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    So now I'm getting a clunk on occasion from that side (passenger side). it happens when I turn left. I checked the through bolt and the castle nut on the bottom and those are both tight. the swaybar end link bushing looks like it popping out on one side and the bolt looks crooked. Do you think thats causing the noise? Is it possible that I messed something up when prying out that old ball joint? could the through bolt not be holding the ball joint?
     
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