09/29/2026
Haven't touched the "bolt" yet.
Bought a 04 Rav4 from my friend (cheap) and fixed a few things so far while I happily commute in it and save miles on the family van.
Then today comes this... Went to tackle rear shocks but they mount to a bracket that is turning to dust, and notably so are the bolts holding said bracket to the rear knuckle.
I'm afraid to touch it.
I've got impact wrenches, 6 pointed sockets, PB blaster, and a torch I've never actually used and probably would be afraid to here... but am I correct in thinking there's no way these bolts are backing out? I've never seen a bolt head that bad. (Top center of photo).
