Crazy Eddie

Well guys, I am happy to report that, I got the long bolt out and put the new bolt in. The old bolt looks in great shape. I did have to drop the steering racK considerably. I first pulled all 4 bolts then I pulled on the rack and then moved the front wheel back and forth and the linkabe dropped enough that the bolt was able to be jiggled free. I must say the there is very little clearance, at least on my car. I would never been able to remove the bolt unless I dropped the rack and moved the wheel. The culprit seemed to be the cast blob at the end of the steering rod-linkage.
If anybody needs the short ones and I have 2 of the long ones PM me
Thanks for you help guys
Regards
Ed