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3r!c84 · 04-26-2010, 07:17 PM

hey guys how can i stop the bolts un the bumper from stop spinning. i found a nice sport bumper in the junkyard last weekend and could get it off cus the bolts went out half way and then they spoon?

any way to stop this with out messing up the bumper?

Keith Seymore · 04-26-2010, 08:04 PM

If it's spinning cause it rounded out the bumper hole, or rounded off the square under the head of the bolt, then you can grab the head of the bolt with some vise grips to hold it.

Or - cut a slot in the end of the bolt and hold it with a screwdriver, in conjunction with an open end wrench.

If it's spinning cause it simply is sticking out of the hole, then you can either (a) force it back into the hole by holding it with your hand or wedging a screwdriver under the nut to keep tension on it - or -

b) if it is sticking out far enough then put a 1/2" (or appropriate size) open end wrench on the square under the head of the bolt.

If its none of the above then just cut the bolt and be done with it.

K

3r!c84 · 04-26-2010, 08:08 PM

ok ill try that.but its the junkyard so you can use power tools..

Restrorob · 04-26-2010, 09:13 PM

If you put vise grips on the head, Cut a slot in a piece of cardboard and slide it on the bolt shank. The cardboard will protect the bumper from scratches while using the v-grips.....

3r!c84 · 04-26-2010, 11:23 PM

thanks guys ill try that in a few days

Turbo85GMC · 04-27-2010, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Restrorob

If you put vise grips on the head, Cut a slot in a piece of cardboard and slide it on the bolt shank. The cardboard will protect the bumper from scratches while using the v-grips.....

Good advice! Dead simple, but good advice!

glock35ipsc · 04-27-2010, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Restrorob

If you put vise grips on the head, Cut a slot in a piece of cardboard and slide it on the bolt shank. The cardboard will protect the bumper from scratches while using the v-grips.....

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3r!c84 · 04-27-2010, 01:51 PM

haha and aslo what brackets will fit off a burb onto my truck for the bumper?

Keith Seymore · 04-27-2010, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

haha and aslo what brackets will fit off a burb onto my truck for the bumper?

None, IIRC -

K

Jonboy · 04-27-2010, 04:00 PM

The outers are the same, the inners are different.

04-26-2010, 07:17 PM	#1
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	bumper bolts hey guys how can i stop the bolts un the bumper from stop spinning. i found a nice sport bumper in the junkyard last weekend and could get it off cus the bolts went out half way and then they spoon? any way to stop this with out messing up the bumper? Attached Images __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

04-26-2010, 08:04 PM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: bumper bolts If it's spinning cause it rounded out the bumper hole, or rounded off the square under the head of the bolt, then you can grab the head of the bolt with some vise grips to hold it. Or - cut a slot in the end of the bolt and hold it with a screwdriver, in conjunction with an open end wrench. If it's spinning cause it simply is sticking out of the hole, then you can either (a) force it back into the hole by holding it with your hand or wedging a screwdriver under the nut to keep tension on it - or - b) if it is sticking out far enough then put a 1/2" (or appropriate size) open end wrench on the square under the head of the bolt. If its none of the above then just cut the bolt and be done with it. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

04-26-2010, 08:08 PM	#3
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: bumper bolts ok ill try that.but its the junkyard so you can use power tools.. __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

04-26-2010, 09:13 PM	#4
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: bumper bolts If you put vise grips on the head, Cut a slot in a piece of cardboard and slide it on the bolt shank. The cardboard will protect the bumper from scratches while using the v-grips..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

04-26-2010, 11:23 PM	#5
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: bumper bolts thanks guys ill try that in a few days __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

04-27-2010, 01:51 PM	#8
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: bumper bolts haha and aslo what brackets will fit off a burb onto my truck for the bumper? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

04-27-2010, 04:00 PM	#10
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: bumper bolts The outers are the same, the inners are different. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

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