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Author:  Che [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:50 pm ]
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I might ask this stupid question nice and early in the day - I can't get my flares/guards off. I've soaked the screws/bolts/nuts in WD40 overnight but using a screwdriver i'm just stripping the heads. Before I sheer off any threads permanently into the guards - what's the best way to get em off?
Author:  zukmeista [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:52 pm ]
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Hammer and chisel or clamp around head of screw with vice grips.
Author:  buzbox [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:16 pm ]
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Easy outs

There was a good tech thread on this I think.
Author:  Built4thrashing [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:21 pm ]
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Buy yourself a impact driver and smack the crap out of it. works 90% of the time and for the ones that are already stuffed a hammer and chisel.
Author:  BlueSuzy [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:24 pm ]
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Those flare bolts are a pita. I've only ever cut the heads off with a grinder and put new screws in.

Its because the threads face upwards, water goes in the threads, rust.
The flare sheet panels are too soft to hit them with anything..They will just bend with the force of a chisel on the bolt. You will have to be 'lucky'

So you've already got rust in the floor, These arnt going to be much better.
Author:  Che [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:41 pm ]
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Yeah - getting no purchase on the bolt with a chisel - flare flange bends just bends with the impact.

I dunno if it's worth me buying an impact drill, i'd only use it once every five years... I might try the panel beaters or tyre shop and see if they'll have a go
Author:  TZAR [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:47 pm ]
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che_guitarra wrote:
Yeah - getting no purchase on the bolt with a chisel - flare flange bends just bends with the impact.

I dunno if it's worth me buying an impact drill, i'd only use it once every five years... I might try the panel beaters or tyre shop and see if they'll have a go


impact driver

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hit with hammer and durn bolt though force about $30 from most stores
Author:  Boneheimer [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:03 pm ]
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Nothing but drilling them out worked for me, rusted at the back of the screws as Bluesuzy said.

Drill head off, vice grips to pull out from the back
Author:  DMAC [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:14 pm ]
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They way I've attacked them.

1. Impact driver. If it strip the star out of the head. try -

2. Use cutoff wheel to make a slot in the head. Use Impact driver flat bit attachment.

99% sucsess rate.

3. Grind off head. drill and tap new thread.

Replace with stainless hex bolts and use locktite 771.
Author:  masterA [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:15 pm ]
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Get an impact screwdriver and then whilst you're hitting it with a hammer keep turning it (simultaniously)...you can also use a normal screwdriver too or just get what TZAR said
Author:  tonyevans [ Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:28 am ]
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I have found that cutting a slot across the head with a thin blade in the angle grinder and then a whack with an impact screwdriver (above) works every time - no exceptions - The combination of the heat from the grinder and better purchase with the slot blade seems to be the answer.
Author:  zookini [ Fri Dec 16, 2011 3:36 am ]
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Drill through the heads with a 6mm drill bit and they just pop off then vice grips from the back once there off
Author:  abclarke [ Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:18 am ]
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Mine were far from fucked, i ended up drilling em out and putting stainless bolts through it with spring washers.

Alot better imo :)
Author:  buzbox [ Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:31 am ]
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abclarke wrote:
Mine were far from fucked, i ended up drilling em out and putting stainless bolts through it with spring washers.

Alot better imo :)


Nylon lock nuts with a dab of threadlocker would be the brest bet.
Author:  sideways [ Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:21 am ]
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TZAR wrote:
che_guitarra wrote:
Yeah - getting no purchase on the bolt with a chisel - flare flange bends just bends with the impact.

I dunno if it's worth me buying an impact drill, i'd only use it once every five years... I might try the panel beaters or tyre shop and see if they'll have a go


impact driver

Image

hit with hammer and durn bolt though force about $30 from most stores


Malz had those for $18 last time I checked. ^^^ Go grab one che!
Author:  shep [ Fri Dec 16, 2011 6:30 am ]
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weld a nut to that bad boy and undo it while it is still hot.

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Author:  steak_knife [ Fri Dec 16, 2011 7:02 am ]
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shep wrote:
weld a nut to that bad boy and undo it while it is still hot.



Work's a treat..... :helloo:

But all the others work to....
Author:  Che [ Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:06 am ]
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What a freakin mission!!! 10 hours later I have 4 flares off, no snapped off bolts, and i'm a couple of tools richer Armsup Every single one of the carnts were seized.

Even though the guards were chokkas with mud, not a single spot of rust to be found. Winning 8)
Author:  atari4x4 [ Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:21 am ]
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and i thought this thread was going to be about Prison Guards... :?
Author:  steak_knife [ Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:29 am ]
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atari4x4 wrote:
and i thought this thread was going to be about Prison Guards... :?


I've met some you wouldn't fuck with... 8O
Author:  Che [ Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:06 pm ]
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FML, how can I get this bloody thing out without taking off the panel - I can't pull it through, and fcuked if i'm just gonna leave it there :? :evil:

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FYI there's two screws there, no idea how they got there
Author:  alien [ Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:11 pm ]
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ROFL - use a really strong magnet wrapped in paper towel to grab the bolt and draw it up the panel gap to the top =D
Author:  sogone [ Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:24 pm ]
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Loose ya hinges tight ass :)
Author:  Moph [ Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:02 pm ]
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You should see how many empty .22LR cartridges I have floating around in various panel gaps and down the air vents ... a screw or two is nothing!! :lol:
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