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It turns out the issue was thread lock remnants in the nuts attached to the frame. I ran a tap through each one a couple of times as well as cleaned the bolts with a wire brush. After that I was able to easily thread each bolt by hand all of the way in.

I'm at the tail end of replacing a bunch of suspension components on my 2021 convertible GT / PP / magnaride. I'm replacing the rear swaybar with one from Steeda. When I attempt to screw down the bolts securing the two bushing brackets, the bolts get extremely tight like they are bottoming out...

Thanks for the advice everybody. I was able to get that final bolt to line up by applying a bit of leverage with a pry bar. It definitely helps to have a 2nd set of hands for that. I've also ordered the Kelltrac subframe stud kit. That will make this easier in the future and avoid further...

Also, for reference, this is a good thread on the same issue: https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/help-rear-subframe-bolt-cross-threaded.53350/page-7 It seems like the consensus is to lower the entire subframe a bit with a jack (at most an inch or so). With all 4 bolts loose, thread in...

I did go and get a M14x2 tap and was able to chase the threads without dropping the whole rear subframe. I just used a pair of pliers to turn the tap and after only 6-8 rotations I was able to thread the bolt in by hand without binding. Now the problem is that the centering dowel doesn't line...

I have a 2021 GT convertible w/PP. I am in the process of installing the Steeda rear subframe alignment Kit and rear subframe bushing support kit. Everything was (mostly) going fine when I got to installing the last subframe bolt (driver side / front bolt). I started it by hand and it starts...