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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Gassville, AR
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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
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Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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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.
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Kelowna BC Canada
Posts: 896
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ya i had to grind my bolt heads off as well for the same reason as palf70step...those old bolts are tuff cookies
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: St. Joseph Mo.
Posts: 4,826
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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.
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Location: East Central, MO
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I used a vise grips on the head and twisted them off.
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