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Rounded edges off cross member bolt

Discussion in 'Armor' started by Tanmann, Aug 5, 2020.

  1. Aug 5, 2020 at 3:22 PM
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    Tanmann

    Tanmann [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I’m installing mobtown off-road bolt on sliders, drivers side went ok, and I thought I was on easy street until I tried taking out the bolt on the center underside of the frame.
    The thing won’t budge! It’s 14mm, and that’s the wrench I was using, but I rounded off the edges of the bolt.
    I have no clue what the best way to get this out is.
    Any suggestions?
     
  2. Aug 6, 2020 at 11:57 AM
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    MAG GRY TACO15

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    Same crap everyone else got
    I don't have a solution for you other than drill it out. Mine both came out easy but the were almost impossible to get back in as the wholes in the cross member and frame has shifted slightly. Best of luck.
     
  3. Aug 7, 2020 at 8:42 AM
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    Old green toyota

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    Can you post a picture? I'm not quite sure how much access there is. There are a few different options for getting a rounded bolt out.
     
  4. Aug 7, 2020 at 8:43 AM
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    IIRC the back side where that bolt threads in is accessible so you could just drill it out and throughbolt a new bolt in.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2020 at 8:52 AM
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    Sterling_vH111

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    Bolt extractor sockets may also be an option, there’s many different ones available.
     
  6. Aug 7, 2020 at 8:54 AM
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    I’m actually going to go grab some of those now and try and figure out some kind of breaker bar as well.
     
  7. Aug 7, 2020 at 8:56 AM
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    Just be aware that all the bolt is threaded into is a nut that is barely welded onto the frame. Too much force and it won't be difficult to break that nut free and then you're still up shits creek. I recommend soaking it from the backside with PB blaster and just let it soak for a day, or at least a few hours.
     
  8. Aug 7, 2020 at 8:58 AM
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    Ah, good info. I sprayed some kroil on it the day before yesterday but only from the bottom, I’ll try and get to it from the top as well.
    Can’t be driving around with one slider haha
     
  9. Aug 7, 2020 at 1:10 PM
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    Finally got that thing out! Had to get a longer handled ratchet in conjunction with the bolt extractor socket.
    Thanks for the replies!
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  10. Aug 7, 2020 at 1:14 PM
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    Same crap everyone else got
    If you really jacked it up, you can buy a pack of 4 replacement ones for like $3.00 at auto zone just an FYI.
     
  11. Aug 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM
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    I don’t even know anyone that has a welder haha. Luckily it didn’t get to that point
     

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