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Front shocks- mounting bolt

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Front shocks- mounting bolt

New owner of 1990 Ford Ranger. 4 cylinder w 2.3L.

started replacing shocks, began w front passenger side. Removed shock but in doing so didn’t heat up enough (my assumption) mounting bolt n nut, snapped thread bolt. Don’t see anything on backside of frame.

Heated up said bolt (in pic) to no avail…no budge whatsoever.
Is bolt welded, threaded? I don’t want to make situation worse.

Can I put on tire to move truck to opposite side of garage if shock is not present? Won’t drive elsewhere obviously.

Backside of frame

Broken bolt. Bottom bolt, mount
 
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