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Old 09-10-2009, 10:46 PM   #1
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Rusty Bolts

What are some technq.'s to remove stepside? Going to be taking them off this weekend. Wanna see if you guys have any tips i can use if i run into problems
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Old 09-10-2009, 10:50 PM   #2
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Re: Rusty Bolts

are you taking the bed off the frame or the fenders and steps off the bed?
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Old 09-10-2009, 10:57 PM   #3
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Re: Rusty Bolts

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are you taking the bed off the frame or the fenders and steps off the bed?
I'm hopin to keep the bed on the frame.
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Old 09-10-2009, 10:54 PM   #4
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Re: Rusty Bolts

I like to use a sledge hammer for the bigger jobs.

If you can't fix it with a hammer then you have an electrical problem.
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Old 09-10-2009, 11:48 PM   #5
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I like to use a sledge hammer for the bigger jobs.

If you can't fix it with a hammer then you have an electrical problem.
I second that
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Old 09-10-2009, 11:42 PM   #6
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Re: Rusty Bolts

sometimes liquid penetrant will work. you may have to cut the 8 bolts that connect the bed to the frame off with an angle grinder.
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Old 09-11-2009, 12:53 AM   #7
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Re: Rusty Bolts

Try tightening the nuts til the bolts shear...
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Old 09-11-2009, 09:29 PM   #8
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Re: Rusty Bolts

If your are trying to remove bolts that go into a threaded hole on the other side and want to avoid twisting them off, get an acetylene torch on low-med heat and heat the heads red hot, doesn't take very long. Let it cool completely and they will spin right out with a ratchet. Note, propane or mapp gas torch will not work, not hot enough.
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Old 09-11-2009, 10:43 PM   #9
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Re: Rusty Bolts

well darn i was going to use the MAPP gas torch too. I guess i will use that for fixing the oil canning on the top side of the fenders. I think i will just cut em off.
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