Ring gear bolts sheared off

[paul blair]

I posted this in the engine and drivetrain section and searched around, no response yet so I am asking advise here! Was not much activity there. Any way the last beach ride all the ring gear bolts sheared off! Took the drive shaft out and made it home. The ring and pinion gears don't show any damage, wear pattern in the middle and no signs of wear. I want to reuse the ring gear and avoid a new setup. I want to drill, heat and easy out the bolts. I know the grade 8 bolts are tough. Only 10k on gear set. THANKS FOR ANY ADVISE--I LOVE THIS FORUM!