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Removing stripped head seatbelt bolt

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by foothill96tacoma, Jul 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM.

  1. Jul 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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    foothill96tacoma

    foothill96tacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So if you were me, how would you remove this 14MM head-stripped seatbelt bolt? What I've tried thus far:
    • PB Blaster soaking on the bottom side (beneath)
    • WD40 on the top side (I hate introducing the smell of PB Blaster into the cab, but I will if I have to)
    • Hand held impact wrench/driver
    • DeWalt 20V portable impact wrench
    Doesn't want to move. Possible next steps: hammer on a 13mm socket and try the handheld impact driver again, cut a line across and use the flathead bit with the driver, or something much better that you'll suggest :) IMG_8852.jpgIMG_8853.jpg

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  2. Jul 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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    Wallsjm1

    Wallsjm1 Well-Known Member

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    Harbor freight bolt extractor socket. Super cheap and be out in 2 seconds
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Weld another bolt to the existing head. The heat generated from the weld should be plenty break it loose.
     
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  4. Jul 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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    Glamisman

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    it isn't a "special" bolt... center punch in the center and start with a sharp 1/8" drill bit, then the next size, then the next. If you mess it up you can always put a nut/washer and a longer bolt.
     

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