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Old 01-06-2020, 07:57 PM   #1
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Tower mount bolts

Is there a special wrench ? What a pain in the a$$ It's on my 77 K20 I removed the right side by cutting a groove in the bolt and used a flat tip to hold while I wrenched it. There has to be an easier way.
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Old 01-06-2020, 08:05 PM   #2
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Re: Tower mount bolts

Box-end wrench on the hex heads under the frame rail.
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Old 01-06-2020, 08:27 PM   #3
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Re: Tower mount bolts

I've got wrenches that have a socket on one side that I use
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Old 01-06-2020, 10:55 PM   #4
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I've got wrenches that have a socket on one side that I use
That's what I was thinking of. Looks like I will try that. Box end will not fit.
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Old 01-07-2020, 04:21 AM   #5
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Re: Tower mount bolts

Wedging a flat blade screwdriver between the nut & frame may keep it from turning. Allow the nut to soak w/KROIL.
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Old 01-07-2020, 07:29 PM   #6
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Re: Tower mount bolts

6 point wrench also over 12 point
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Old 01-08-2020, 11:02 AM   #7
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Re: Tower mount bolts

This does the trick. Changed these out on a K30 CUCV
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Old 01-08-2020, 11:38 AM   #8
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This does the trick. Changed these out on a K30 CUCV
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Sweet ! Thanks man.
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