Frame bolts...pain in the you know what - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AJLChase · 08-11-2009, 11:58 PM

O.k., So a few months ago I had my spine surgery...i've got about 4-5 weeks left until I have a CT scan to find out whether my spine is fused or not. Well, I've got a complete frame off project going on on the side. But, that's about as far as I can go as it seems that the bolts on the shocks, trac bar and trailing arms won't budge. I've got about a 1 1/4 long breaker bar that I can't do much more then use upper body strength and liquid wrench..and it's not doing me much good. What all do you use to tear your frame down to get it ready for sand blasting?

Mikey's68 · 08-12-2009, 12:13 AM

"Wow" i wish you a speedy recovery. Some of those bolts can be a real bear to get off. Leverage is the key. Go big on your wrenches and use a cheater bar if you can. They will come off. I took my frame down to the bare minimum. If you are changing from a standard trann to an automatic i would take off that crossmember. They are rivited in, so you will have to drill them out. Also get primer or paint on it soon after sandblasting because it turn a pinkish color(rust) in a matter of days. Good luck with your build.

Mike

Rack Man · 08-12-2009, 12:21 AM

Torch.....no really....just applying heat will usually do the trick and you should be able to loosen them....and if not, use the torch to cut the bastards off.....

**KevsClassics** · 08-12-2009, 12:52 AM

Can you get a air impact wrench on them? Thats what I would use.

AJLChase · 08-12-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Can you get a air impact wrench on them? Thats what I would use.

I'd love to, but I honestly don't have an air compressor. I'd really like to save up some $$$ to get a large 60-80 gal one so I could use it later for painting = \

tecky11 · 08-12-2009, 02:09 AM

find an wlecgric 12v impact wrench. Mine gets 350ftlb of torque, that should bust the mothers off
and speedy recovery on the surgery

jbristo67 · 08-12-2009, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AJLChase

O.k., So a few months ago I had my spine surgery...i've got about 4-5 weeks left until I have a CT scan to find out whether my spine is fused or not. Well, I've got a complete frame off project going on on the side. But, that's about as far as I can go as it seems that the bolts on the shocks, trac bar and trailing arms won't budge. I've got about a 1 1/4 long breaker bar that I can't do much more then use upper body strength and liquid wrench..and it's not doing me much good. What all do you use to tear your frame down to get it ready for sand blasting?

Go buy you some PB blaster penetrating oil. They will come right off

petey-pablo · 08-12-2009, 03:09 AM

Air impact wrench works best, and take your time don't over work yourself doing more than you should I had a Lumbar Fusion 5yrs ago & have 4 titanium screw's/rods what ever you want to call them in my back and trust me we can get a little carried away thinking nothing of it and over working our backs because we don't feel any pain at the time but later you will fill it.. I wish you a speedy recovery.....

big blue 72 · 08-12-2009, 08:46 AM

Hey fellow broken back buddies. I have an electric impact that has come in very handy when you dont have an air compressor around.
Five spinal surgeries have slowed me down, but I keep on getting up, although i get up v-e-r-y- s-l-o-w-l-y.

Pace yourself, dont try and do too much. It will come back later to haunt you, then even the pain meds wont help.

nsuengineer06 · 08-12-2009, 09:17 AM

I have found that a 4" side grinder with a cut-off wheel works wonders! When I began tearing my frame down I bought a handful of cut-off wheels and I've been back to the supply house multiple times to get more.. If you're gonna replace the bolts anyway and they're fighting ya, just clip em off.

**jaros44sr** · 08-12-2009, 10:35 AM

If you're doing it on the cheap, a longer lever helps. I always keep a piece of pipe around to slide on my breaker bar. Be careful you can snap a socket-busted knuckles! All good answers above, but I prefer PB powerblaster and/or heat(propane torch)....black sockets are stronger

Bought my son an electric impact wrench for Christmas, and he told me he couldn't believe how strong it was

Wishing you a speedy return on the road to recovery

BAGNDRAGIT · 08-12-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nsuengineer06

I have found that a 4" side grinder with a cut-off wheel works wonders! When I began tearing my frame down I bought a handful of cut-off wheels and I've been back to the supply house multiple times to get more.. If you're gonna replace the bolts anyway and they're fighting ya, just clip em off.

08-11-2009, 11:58 PM	#1
AJLChase Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 322	Frame bolts...pain in the you know what O.k., So a few months ago I had my spine surgery...i've got about 4-5 weeks left until I have a CT scan to find out whether my spine is fused or not. Well, I've got a complete frame off project going on on the side. But, that's about as far as I can go as it seems that the bolts on the shocks, trac bar and trailing arms won't budge. I've got about a 1 1/4 long breaker bar that I can't do much more then use upper body strength and liquid wrench..and it's not doing me much good. What all do you use to tear your frame down to get it ready for sand blasting?

08-12-2009, 12:13 AM	#2
Mikey's68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lockeford, Ca Posts: 29	Re: Frame bolts...pain in the you know what "Wow" i wish you a speedy recovery. Some of those bolts can be a real bear to get off. Leverage is the key. Go big on your wrenches and use a cheater bar if you can. They will come off. I took my frame down to the bare minimum. If you are changing from a standard trann to an automatic i would take off that crossmember. They are rivited in, so you will have to drill them out. Also get primer or paint on it soon after sandblasting because it turn a pinkish color(rust) in a matter of days. Good luck with your build. Mike

08-12-2009, 12:21 AM	#3
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: Frame bolts...pain in the you know what Torch.....no really....just applying heat will usually do the trick and you should be able to loosen them....and if not, use the torch to cut the bastards off..... __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 08-12-2009 at 12:22 AM.

08-12-2009, 12:52 AM	#4
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: Frame bolts...pain in the you know what Can you get a air impact wrench on them? Thats what I would use. __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

08-12-2009, 02:09 AM	#6
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: Frame bolts...pain in the you know what find an wlecgric 12v impact wrench. Mine gets 350ftlb of torque, that should bust the mothers off and speedy recovery on the surgery Last edited by tecky11; 08-12-2009 at 02:10 AM.

08-12-2009, 03:09 AM	#8
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Frame bolts...pain in the you know what Air impact wrench works best, and take your time don't over work yourself doing more than you should I had a Lumbar Fusion 5yrs ago & have 4 titanium screw's/rods what ever you want to call them in my back and trust me we can get a little carried away thinking nothing of it and over working our backs because we don't feel any pain at the time but later you will fill it.. I wish you a speedy recovery..... __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net Last edited by petey-pablo; 08-12-2009 at 03:12 AM.

08-12-2009, 08:46 AM	#9
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: Frame bolts...pain in the you know what Hey fellow broken back buddies. I have an electric impact that has come in very handy when you dont have an air compressor around. Five spinal surgeries have slowed me down, but I keep on getting up, although i get up v-e-r-y- s-l-o-w-l-y. Pace yourself, dont try and do too much. It will come back later to haunt you, then even the pain meds wont help. __________________ Broken Back Club 72 Club GMC Club Panel truck Club 6 cylinder Club Unfinished Projects Club Outdoor Sportsmens Club Last edited by big blue 72; 08-12-2009 at 08:47 AM.

08-12-2009, 09:17 AM	#10
nsuengineer06 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Natchitoches, Louisiana Posts: 230	Re: Frame bolts...pain in the you know what I have found that a 4" side grinder with a cut-off wheel works wonders! When I began tearing my frame down I bought a handful of cut-off wheels and I've been back to the supply house multiple times to get more.. If you're gonna replace the bolts anyway and they're fighting ya, just clip em off. __________________ 1967 C10 LWB 454/TH400 1971 C10 SWB 1984 C30 LWB Dually 454/4 spd 4:10 2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison

08-12-2009, 10:35 AM	#11
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: Frame bolts...pain in the you know what If you're doing it on the cheap, a longer lever helps. I always keep a piece of pipe around to slide on my breaker bar. Be careful you can snap a socket-busted knuckles! All good answers above, but I prefer PB powerblaster and/or heat(propane torch)....black sockets are stronger Bought my son an electric impact wrench for Christmas, and he told me he couldn't believe how strong it was Wishing you a speedy return on the road to recovery __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

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