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Ideas on how to unfuck myself?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Active, Jul 31, 2019.

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  1. Jul 31, 2019 at 11:44 PM
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    Shit you're in AZ too? Yeah bring it by op, I don't work tomorrow, get it sorted fast.
     
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  2. Jul 31, 2019 at 11:49 PM
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    2 miles west of there the 101 Agua Fria and the I-10 intersect
     
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  3. Jul 31, 2019 at 11:53 PM
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    Is that in the Aisle next to the Tide stain pens and the oxiclean? Next to Billie Mays Grave?
     
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  4. Jul 31, 2019 at 11:54 PM
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    Too shallow for an easy out imo. Slot with hand impact or drill it out. Only two options.
     
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  5. Jul 31, 2019 at 11:55 PM
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    Ok now I’d like to ask why are you trying to remove those?? If it’s to get the Gate off you don’t have to mess with those anymore paint them up and leave it. I’m just curious.
     
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  6. Jul 31, 2019 at 11:59 PM
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    I broke down and bought a Craftsman as well after several of the HF versions took a shit. Live and learn.
     
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  7. Aug 1, 2019 at 1:07 AM
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    I have a couple few, but learned to leave them in the safe when I working in the garage.

    [​IMG]
     
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  8. Aug 1, 2019 at 1:07 AM
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    i know thats not a philips screw, but this trick works for most screws.
    i dip my screwdriver tip in some valve grinding compound for grip and use
    with screw gun/hammer and penetrating oil. torch if necessary.
     
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  9. Aug 1, 2019 at 1:32 AM
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  10. Aug 1, 2019 at 2:32 AM
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    Yea. You'll need an impact.
    Drilling may mess up the threads . Or just re-tap.
    Lol...what happens with wrong tools OP.
    Good to have good people willing to help.
     
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  11. Aug 1, 2019 at 2:35 AM
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    Warner/Higley behind the church on the corner.
     
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  13. Aug 1, 2019 at 8:38 AM
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    I'm going to say that there is close to a zero percent chance you can slot it and turn it with a screwdriver. Sounds good in theory, but difficult in reality. f'ing up your bracket is almost guaranteed with that process unless you are a magician with a Dremel. A correct sized ez out attached to a 20v impact is your best bet.

    I love these threads, but this one disappoints me that there isn't a single PB blaster suggestion yet. Where is that guy?
     
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    It's a countersunk head. Won't take a lot of drilling to pop it off.
     
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    I have had luck with a center punch, hitting in the direction to remove.

    Good luck.
     
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    The word is you have to heat up the screw (not with a flame) to soften up the extra strong locktite that Toyota uses there now to break it loose. Before that, I’d set it up with the Speed Out set shown above. It’ll come out.


     
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  17. Aug 1, 2019 at 9:24 AM
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    As was suggested, drill the head off. Use a bit about the same diameter as the screw. If you're fortunate, once the bracket is out of the way, there may be a enough sticking out that you can grab with pliers or run a left hand drill bit into. It will likely spin out once the head is drilled off, unless there is locking compound. You may need a heat gun to soften things up. Also as suggested, remove the tailgate to work on it. If you have a MIG welder, just tack a nut on it and wrench it out. There's more than one way to skin a cat.
     
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  18. Aug 1, 2019 at 9:27 AM
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    You must be new to wrenchin' stuffs
     
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  20. Aug 1, 2019 at 9:40 AM
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    Left hand drill bits. Easy, cheap, multi purpose. Put in cordless drill. Run in reverse SUPER slow. When the bit grabs the screw will thread out. Works every time.
     
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