list your methods of removing stripped nuts/bolts..

twilight_samurai · 01-05-2008, 01:07 AM

Well, I was doing my OEM bumper beam and got 5 out of the 6 nuts and bolts off.I got to the last bolt and the nut got stripped using my 14mm socket. So I going to try the gator grip..If that doesnt work, then I just have to dremmel it. So I was wondering what are your methods of removing stripped bolts or nuts.

T.I.A.

flatthump · 01-05-2008, 01:11 AM

I just drill an appropriate sized hole and get a reverse bit in it.

But I think you're describing 'rounding' of the hex head (since you mentioned the Gator Grip) . Get a frickn set of vice grips on that ***** and relieve some life stress. Then replace.

nice-rice · 01-05-2008, 08:58 AM

I had a problem with one of the nuts on the bumper beam too. My friend brought over a little set of sockets that were all jagged on the inside, forgot what they were called. But it took off with ease, I was impressed.

IlliniSTi · 01-05-2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nice-rice

I had a problem with one of the nuts on the bumper beam too. My friend brought over a little set of sockets that were all jagged on the inside, forgot what they were called. But it took off with ease, I was impressed.

Craftsmen makes a set called Bolt outs: here.

I've used them and they work pretty well. I had to use them on the mounts for the front swaybar. I found it helped to set the socket on the bolt, then beat on it with a hammer a bit so that the socket really bites into the nut.

***snorky*** · 01-05-2008, 10:33 AM

all this nut banging and biting is making me cringe!

I like to heat up my nuts and bolts with a torch. :wink: It does work very well on strut bolts that are seized. Just don't heat up the strut!

Sideoiler · 01-06-2008, 08:38 AM

I get out the air tools.

Kickstand · 01-06-2008, 09:54 AM

Heat works well if its seized up, if its rounded , its either vice grips or bolt outs. If all else fails, die grinder and a cutoff wheel. Sparks FTW!!!

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 01-07-2008, 06:13 PM

i press my sloping forehead against it and think... r e a l... h a r d...

twilight_samurai · 02-10-2008, 08:43 PM

Hey guys,

Sorry for the late update.. As for the totally rounded nut, it is demolished by using cut off wheel, chiseling it, and the craftsman stripped nut socket remover.. Heres a pic of it and sorry its blurry but took it with my cam phone..Any suggestions on how I proceed now.. Right now im just stressin.. I need help!!! Thanks for listening guys..

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***jnprn2003*** · 02-10-2008, 10:05 PM

Soak em in penetrating oil for a while....then heat...heat...heat...then use a large vice grip and work free.

Works for me every time.

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twilight_samurai · 02-14-2008, 08:24 PM

thanks guys, ill have to get back to it during the weekends..Ill let you know how it goes..

thanks again!!!!

01-05-2008, 01:07 AM	#1
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flatthump Enginerd Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 12,635 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: list your methods of removing stripped nuts/bolts.. I just drill an appropriate sized hole and get a reverse bit in it. But I think you're describing 'rounding' of the hex head (since you mentioned the Gator Grip) . Get a frickn set of vice grips on that ***** and relieve some life stress. Then replace.

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