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72PicKuPmAn · 01-08-2003, 10:00 PM

I was taking my bed apart on my stepside and I was wondering the best way to get the fenders off because when I tried to remove one of the screws it started to strip so I stop. I thought I would ask how you guys get your off before I tried anything else.

Thanks

Taylor

**Palf70Step** · 01-08-2003, 10:15 PM

My bed sides were shot, so I took my grinder with a cutting wheel and ground off the heads, then yeanked them off. I tried on a few to use a rachet set with the screw head, but the 30+ year old screws kept striping out.
On my replacement bed, I cut the bolts from inside the step fender (grinder again). Got to be carefull so you don't damage the fenders. Don't know any other way myself.

MandarinSixSeven · 01-08-2003, 10:19 PM

ya i had to grind my bolt heads off as well for the same reason as palf70step...those old bolts are tuff cookies

BLAZERMAN · 01-08-2003, 10:24 PM

If you have access to a welder you can place a large nut over the screw head and weld it in the center, the heat from welding will help break the bond and then just use a ratchet or wrench to remove.

Mudder · 01-08-2003, 10:26 PM

I used a vise grips on the head and twisted them off.

01-08-2003, 10:00 PM	#1
72PicKuPmAn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Gassville, AR Posts: 246	removing stepside fenders... I was taking my bed apart on my stepside and I was wondering the best way to get the fenders off because when I tried to remove one of the screws it started to strip so I stop. I thought I would ask how you guys get your off before I tried anything else. Thanks Taylor __________________ '72 S/S Chevy- in progress

01-08-2003, 10:15 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	My bed sides were shot, so I took my grinder with a cutting wheel and ground off the heads, then yeanked them off. I tried on a few to use a rachet set with the screw head, but the 30+ year old screws kept striping out. On my replacement bed, I cut the bolts from inside the step fender (grinder again). Got to be carefull so you don't damage the fenders. Don't know any other way myself. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-08-2003, 10:19 PM	#3
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	ya i had to grind my bolt heads off as well for the same reason as palf70step...those old bolts are tuff cookies __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

01-08-2003, 10:24 PM	#4
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	If you have access to a welder you can place a large nut over the screw head and weld it in the center, the heat from welding will help break the bond and then just use a ratchet or wrench to remove.

01-08-2003, 10:26 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I used a vise grips on the head and twisted them off.



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