Bed bolt issue!

Ended up sanding down the thread and it worked. It’s going to take be about 30 mins to do each one as my drill can’t hold that long.

 

Don't forget to anti-seize them before reinstalling.

 

we're getting along, all good.

that was why i was asking tho... with bolts like that it's easy to create a PITA issue, a preventable one. I'm not outfitted at home to fix that shit if i overcook it. so I'm looking for where to stop safely. 180+? umm, don't think so...

 

Yeah, would think 180 should be good.
If that.

Add a little anti-seize.

 

What does that do

 

Will keep them from freezing in from the rust (which will happen).

 

No it won't.

The washer does not hang up on the thread, it hangs up on the shoulder. The socket is the easiest approach.

 

That is what I found and used.

 

Didn’t realize. Disregard

 

Thread lock and snug it...

 

Best way to do this if using a socket over the bolt head and hammer to remove the washer , is to screw the bolt in a nut first . This will protect the threads from deforming while hammering on the washer with the socket. This is also the best way if cutting on the threads to shorten the threaded end of a bolt . When the nut is removed , the burr/ deformity is removed also.

 

All you need to do is grind down those threads at the top with a dremel. The washer will come off after that

 

Good tip on chasing the threads with a nut.

I used a wood block for hammering the washer off. A nut would be fine, but hammering on threads. . . I save the hammer for fixing electronics.

 

As long as the threads do not stick out past the end of the nut , it does not matter if the nut is hammered on or the bolt head with the nut on the vice top.
Wood block helps also , but when more force is needed the nut is safer and harder pounding is allowed lol .

 

We used a press to get the washers off.​

Then reinstalled them at the bottom (underneath the D-ring)

 

I get what you're saying and these bolts are not taking much stress in tension. It is just a thing for me to not hammer on threads. Just a general good practice.

 

Just some extra, relevant content here....From my posts in the 2nd gen forum about adding D-rings and maintaining swiveling:

"Got my swiveling!








https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/installed-d-rings-in-the-bed-pics.28533/page-33

 

Just grind them off by using a grinding wheel. Used a table top grinder quick and easy.

 

Sweet mod! I read that you crushed the bearing? Did you ever source a stronger material?

 

Beat me too it