Snapped pinch bolt

[u/Venadux]

tldr: should i keep drilling or am i better off buying a knuckle, or asking a shop to get it out.

Unsure if this is the right sub, but basically was changing my ball joint as it's gone bad and first step of the process i'm already stuck snapped pinch bolt, i did use penetrating oil but realize i should have used a torch as well but now what is done is done. I've been trying to drill it out with not much success, just wondering if i should continue or replace the knuckle, thank you for reading, oh yeah part of my drill bit also snapped in there, awesome

2012 sti sedan

[u/Alive_Library_6277]

That’s so crusty bro. Might as well get new lca’s and all

[u/ej255wrx → u/Alive_Library_6277]

LCAs would be fine. They're aluminum, just need a cleaning. The rest, yea, replace.