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90 chevy chaz 01-22-2010 10:12 PM

truck bed bolts removal
 
what would be the easiest way to get off very rusted bed bolts. can you just cut the heads off the bolts underneath and remove the bed?

BIGphillip79 01-22-2010 11:04 PM

Re: truck bed bolts removal
 
you can cut them and get the bed off, But. in order to put it back on you have to get the rest of the bolt out and use new bolts.

If you can get a bigger impact wrench and go to town.

When you put the bolt back, make sure to use some anti-seize so if it has to come off some yers down the road it'll be easy.

90 chevy chaz 01-22-2010 11:14 PM

Re: truck bed bolts removal
 
okay, i'm probably going to replace the bolts anyways because there really rusted. how should i go about getting the rest of the bolt out if cut cut the head off of them underneath the truck?

benoit454 01-22-2010 11:56 PM

Re: truck bed bolts removal
 
gonna be kinda tough, either need a stud extractor, torch, vice grips, or cut them flussh and drill them out and retap.

I'd do everything in my power to take them out in tact.

BIGphillip79 01-23-2010 01:06 AM

Re: truck bed bolts removal
 
Before you try cutting them try getting them real hot then try, it might help to break them loose.


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