Hey! I like many hear had the problem of the rear cage nuts rusting on and spinning free. I was able to get mine out and replace them with some semi lug nuts that had the same thread size and pitch with a flat flange on the bottom. Works great, and I antiseized the tar out of them, but the problem is, it I need to do any maintenance that involves removing the control arm or subframe, its a chore and near impossible without another pair of hands. Passenger side isnt too bad, but drivers side is a PITA, and dont want to cut any of the structural metal. Has anyone tried to get a mig welder in and tack the nut in place? Obviously have a squirt bottle of water on hand. Just a thought. It makes me nuts how hard it is to do a simple task anymore with that drivers side nut. Anyone?

 

I used a flux core and welded three of them on a car I was flipping that needed a new trans, so yes it can be done.

 

Good to know that's not an uncommon thing! On day 2 of owning my car I was under it with a torch cutting off the remainders of the nut cage. I ended up using a stover nut in its place. Hasn't been an issue since!

 

Anything is possible lol. I've done some weird **** in my adventures. Welded. Replaced. Lock nuts welded down.