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**jayoldschool** · 01-11-2017, 07:00 PM

I wouldn't drill it. Just tap. I did this for my tailgate bolts, turned out fine. Drilling removes material. Tapping just cuts fresh threads, and that's what you need.

01-11-2017, 07:00 PM	#6
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,187	Re: Threads rusted out-need help! I wouldn't drill it. Just tap. I did this for my tailgate bolts, turned out fine. Drilling removes material. Tapping just cuts fresh threads, and that's what you need.