Need Help ASAP!!! Stripped DriveShaft Bolt
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Need Help ASAP!!! Stripped DriveShaft Bolt
Manage to strip one of the bolts that connects the front driveshaft to the t-case. Its completely stripped. I tried wrenches, vise grips, and even tried to bang on a 7mm socket just to get a bite, but that didn't work either. I also tried to chisel a groove in the head and use a screwdriver, but as i go deeper down the opening at the top gets bigger. I haven't seen a bolt removal kit for a 5/16.
Need some suggestions or ideas ASAP as the temp is starting to drop fast here.
Thanks in advance.
Need some suggestions or ideas ASAP as the temp is starting to drop fast here.
Thanks in advance.
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Craftsmen. I was using a 6 point.
To get a grinder up there I'd have to remove the skid and even then I'm not positive if I'd be able to finagle a grinder up there.
The bolt is practically round now.
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Walt , look around for a piece of steel to use for a long enough extension that you can place one end on the top of the bolt head and be able to hit the other end with a hammer.
Think of it as though you are trying to drive the bolt in as if it were a nail.
You need to hit the extension with hard ,quick raps . Don't be afraid to beat the h3ll out of it.
Then try the vise-grips again.
Think of it as though you are trying to drive the bolt in as if it were a nail.
You need to hit the extension with hard ,quick raps . Don't be afraid to beat the h3ll out of it.
Then try the vise-grips again.
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The set I have is small, and they are not craftsman, but they look exactly like these.
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_101...Mechanic+Tools
The set I got was about 20 bucks or so.
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_101...Mechanic+Tools
The set I got was about 20 bucks or so.
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you can see the end of the bolt the threaded end in the back HEAT IT with a torch not melting hot but heat it those bolts do have lock tite on them doesnt take much but should be enough that the vice grips will work after you heat it. seen alot of guys recommend that to you but dont see you said you tried yet. but yes if that doesnt work your down to welding