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Rogue_Sentinel · 03-27-2009, 04:43 PM

i like to know what kind of kits there are to buy? what works the best for my money ?

Blue85 · 03-28-2009, 12:19 AM

what are you removing them from? The best tool is heat from a torch, heat the area around the bolt and they usually spin right out. If its a bolt with a nut on the other side they usually snap off with god size breaker bar.

fast75 · 03-28-2009, 04:26 AM

My dewalt grinder with a cutting blade

Rogue_Sentinel · 03-28-2009, 03:57 PM

i was trying to take off the bed rails and the front light bezel. the front light bezel hex screws are strip. the bed rails screws are rusted and just dont like coming out, i tried taking a small grinder to the bottom of the screws but no luck.

my dad said a in & out would work. but i dont know what it looks like . then they have that gator grip on tv that see. i just dont know what i'am looking for .

oldgmc · 03-28-2009, 05:01 PM

If its a screw I usually just drill it out and retap if necessary

silvereagle07 · 03-28-2009, 09:38 PM

I have a Snap ON screw extractor set. It's real simple to use. Use penetrating oil, screw out with left handed drill bit. If stubborn insert spiral extractor, tap with hammer, turn out screw or small bolt. Here is a similar tool kit at Sears. It can also be found at Lowe's I believe. Hope this helps.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...6196000P?mv=rr

OrangeAnimal · 03-28-2009, 09:58 PM

I just use the already mentioned drilling method. I have used many other methods but it is be far the best IMO. Once you bear a easy out off in a bolt you are limited to what will remove the mess cause the metal easy outs and extractor bits are made of is very strong but can still snap off. Then you have to either have alot of patience and a drill or use a torch to burn it out. I go with drilling. Many times you can drill out the head and then chisel it off then unscrew the bolt or drill it the rest of the way out.

Rogue_Sentinel · 03-29-2009, 12:22 AM

i just got the hex screws out got a craftsman 3pc screw out. no luck on the bed rails.

03-27-2009, 04:43 PM	#1
Rogue_Sentinel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nc, mount airy Posts: 376	what is the best kit to buy. to get out old rust bolts i like to know what kind of kits there are to buy? what works the best for my money ?

03-28-2009, 12:19 AM	#2
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: what is the best kit to buy. to get out old rust bolts what are you removing them from? The best tool is heat from a torch, heat the area around the bolt and they usually spin right out. If its a bolt with a nut on the other side they usually snap off with god size breaker bar. __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

03-28-2009, 04:26 AM	#3
fast75 Go Hard or Go Home! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: quitman, tx Posts: 261	Re: what is the best kit to buy. to get out old rust bolts My dewalt grinder with a cutting blade __________________ 75 short wide 350, some mods, scare the piss outta ya quick. 2008 Dodge crew cab. YEAH, it's got a hemi, your ass is going to jail quick. Some day's, it's just not worth chewing through the restraints................................

03-28-2009, 03:57 PM	#4
Rogue_Sentinel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nc, mount airy Posts: 376	Re: what is the best kit to buy. to get out old rust bolts i was trying to take off the bed rails and the front light bezel. the front light bezel hex screws are strip. the bed rails screws are rusted and just dont like coming out, i tried taking a small grinder to the bottom of the screws but no luck. my dad said a in & out would work. but i dont know what it looks like . then they have that gator grip on tv that see. i just dont know what i'am looking for .

03-28-2009, 05:01 PM	#5
oldgmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nj Posts: 54	Re: what is the best kit to buy. to get out old rust bolts If its a screw I usually just drill it out and retap if necessary

03-28-2009, 09:38 PM	#6
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: what is the best kit to buy. to get out old rust bolts I have a Snap ON screw extractor set. It's real simple to use. Use penetrating oil, screw out with left handed drill bit. If stubborn insert spiral extractor, tap with hammer, turn out screw or small bolt. Here is a similar tool kit at Sears. It can also be found at Lowe's I believe. Hope this helps. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...6196000P?mv=rr __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

03-28-2009, 09:58 PM	#7
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: what is the best kit to buy. to get out old rust bolts I just use the already mentioned drilling method. I have used many other methods but it is be far the best IMO. Once you bear a easy out off in a bolt you are limited to what will remove the mess cause the metal easy outs and extractor bits are made of is very strong but can still snap off. Then you have to either have alot of patience and a drill or use a torch to burn it out. I go with drilling. Many times you can drill out the head and then chisel it off then unscrew the bolt or drill it the rest of the way out. __________________ 82 Chevy SWB "OrangeAnimal" Lot of Goodies! Sold 93 GMC 1500 "Angry Red" 383 TBI Powered Fun! 300hp/410ft.lbs. 09 Yaris wife's daily.

03-29-2009, 12:22 AM	#8
Rogue_Sentinel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nc, mount airy Posts: 376	Re: what is the best kit to buy. to get out old rust bolts i just got the hex screws out got a craftsman 3pc screw out. no luck on the bed rails.



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