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Have you tried using a set of vise grips?
They also make a set of bolt extractors for your ratchet that bite into the metal of a bolt head for grip and remove it. I think either Irvin or Craftsman makes a set.
Putting a new one in? Get a replacement bolt at the dealership and use the right size 6-point socket. Replace it with the suspension unloaded (jack it up by the front crossmember). I wouldn't ever adjust those bolts with the suspension under load.
They also make a set of bolt extractors for your ratchet that bite into the metal of a bolt head for grip and remove it. I think either Irvin or Craftsman makes a set.
Putting a new one in? Get a replacement bolt at the dealership and use the right size 6-point socket. Replace it with the suspension unloaded (jack it up by the front crossmember). I wouldn't ever adjust those bolts with the suspension under load.
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They are called easy outs. basically you drill a hole through the head of the bolt and stick the easy out in there. Its kind of like a reverse threaded drill bit that is not made for cutting, just grabbing. then as you turn it to the left it digs into the bolt head and starts to spin it that way. they typically work fairly well for medium to large bolts which is what you are dealing with.
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Craftsman:
Craftsman 5 pc. Power Bolt-out® Set
Craftsman 10 pc. Impact Grade Bolt-Out™ Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover
Harbor Freight:
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
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Have you tried using a set of vise grips?
They also make a set of bolt extractors for your ratchet that bite into the metal of a bolt head for grip and remove it. I think either Irvin or Craftsman makes a set.
Putting a new one in? Get a replacement bolt at the dealership and use the right size 6-point socket. Replace it with the suspension unloaded (jack it up by the front crossmember). I wouldn't ever adjust those bolts with the suspension under load.
They also make a set of bolt extractors for your ratchet that bite into the metal of a bolt head for grip and remove it. I think either Irvin or Craftsman makes a set.
Putting a new one in? Get a replacement bolt at the dealership and use the right size 6-point socket. Replace it with the suspension unloaded (jack it up by the front crossmember). I wouldn't ever adjust those bolts with the suspension under load.
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They come from the factory with thread locker on the threads (like lock-tite). If I remember right, breaking it loose initially is pretty tough, but after that it's real stiff, but will get a lot more loose. You've got both front tires off the ground and have the truck supported by its frame (not suspension) when working on this, right?
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