If it is loctite'd in you will need heat to release it
heat for seatbelt torx
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Drilling these are a PITA as they are hardened bolts. Angle grinder to make to flat spots in the sides and then use a BIG pipe or adjustable wrench to get them off. The heat from grining helps break the bond of corrosion and the factory lock tight. Anyway that you do these, they are NOT fun.FSJ-Earl
2002 F350 Diesel - tow rig / family hauler
2008 4 door JK Rubicon - Wife's Daily Driver
1989 GW - the one that started it all
1983 - J15 - J10 body + J20 running gear = J15 Trail rig
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yeah you can't drill them
T 47 is the correct one. I took a grinder to some my son jacked on his mustang doing the same thing. I flattened a hexagonal configuration & used a socket & breaker bar to remove they are very tight regardless of heat.
I've actually been able to use a T47 after one was stripped to get it out unless it was mangled.
I've also flattened 2 side & used a 36 inch pipe wrench. Bunches have used the wrong size including me. The right quality socket & a breaker bar is the facto way to remove. You can put tons of pressure on them. I never had any luck with the Hammer impact tools. An electric impact may work but I have always used a breaker bar & T 47. 1/2" drive No Harbor freight stuff.
I've broken sockets & stripped bolts learning the hard way.
The bolts are hardened so drilling is going to destroy some bits & still get you in worse trouble. It will remove the only hope you have in getting it out when you drill off the head. Don't drill the heads off this is an absolute last resort. This will just make them harder to get out.
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I didn't see FSJ-EARLS post I agree but use a pipe wrench cresent is a waste.Last edited by serehill; 03-02-2013, 01:44 PM.
80 Cherokee
360 ci 727 with
Comp cams 270 h
NP208
Edlebrock performer intake
Holley 4180
Msd total multi spark.
4" rusty's springs
Member, FSJ Prissy Restoration Association
If you can't make it better why waste your time. No use repeating the orignal mistakes. I'm to old to push it that's why.
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Originally posted by serehillThe bolts are hardened so drill is going to destroy some bits & still get you in worse trouble. it will remove the only hope you have in getting it out when you drill off the head. Don't drill the heads off this is an absolute last resort. this will just make them harder to get out.
I had had all else fail, and finally drilled it out and Heli-Coiled it back to 7/16-20.1962 Willys Station Wagon
1989 Grand Wagoneer
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80 Cherokee
360 ci 727 with
Comp cams 270 h
NP208
Edlebrock performer intake
Holley 4180
Msd total multi spark.
4" rusty's springs
Member, FSJ Prissy Restoration Association
If you can't make it better why waste your time. No use repeating the orignal mistakes. I'm to old to push it that's why.
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