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Broken bolts!!!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by fau8823, Dec 2, 2012.

  1. Dec 2, 2012 at 12:19 PM
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    fau8823

    fau8823 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Well, I was trying to hardware install my gps today. When I went to tighten the bolts for the oh shit handle after finishing, the top bolt's head broke off. I wasn't even torquing it that hard!!! Just trying to snug it up. Love this truck, but the bolts on this thing are pieces of shit!!!!! It's the second one that's done this.

    Anyone else have this problem? Ideas on how to get the old bolt out to put a replacement in?
     
  2. Dec 2, 2012 at 12:31 PM
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    Walker T

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  3. Dec 2, 2012 at 12:32 PM
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    BostonBilly

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    Can you take the other bolt out and remove the handle then grab with pliers
     
  4. Dec 2, 2012 at 12:53 PM
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    fau8823

    fau8823 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Tint-20%, Kenwood 2 meter radio, firestik 2 meter antenna on a BAMF tailgate mount, Extang Solid Fold , Pioneer bhs-3500 HU, clazzio leather seats, Scangauge II
    Thanks guys. I got it out. Now i just have to go to lowes and try to find the right size relacement. You have any problems with these bolts??? REALLY shitty quality.
     

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