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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 01:31 PM
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Hello everyone,
I have a 2001 roadking that I am doing some maintenance on. I need to find a way to take out the safety bolt that I have no socket/key for. Please see picture and give me suggestions.
previous owner does not have the tool either.
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 10:00 AM
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Looks aftermarket I assume? If you can’t find the company that made it you could try and take some clay, form it into the area and then take the impression to a machinist and have a tool made up.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 10:23 AM
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take a cutting wheel and cut a slot in it. then use a screwdriver to remove it
 
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 03:33 PM
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I am having a locksmith who said he dealt with things like this come next week. Will keep u posted
 
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 03:44 PM
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I'd drill a hole in the center of it and drive a torx bit into it. Then see if it would unscrew. Replace with a socket cap bolt.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by chief08
take a cutting wheel and cut a slot in it. then use a screwdriver to remove it
Dremel and the hand impact driver has cured a lot stupid like those cutesy anti tamper bolts.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 03:58 PM
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Drill a hole in it and use an easy out, shouldn't be that hard. Then replace with another bolt.
 
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Originally Posted by chief08
take a cutting wheel and cut a slot in it. then use a screwdriver to remove it
Dremel and the hand impact driver has cured a lot stupid like those cutesy anti tamper bolts.
 
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Sure looks like a properly sized flat blade will fit between the 9 and 12 o'clock position. Might be just enough to get it out.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2020 | 02:44 PM
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There are tamper-proof tools or bits made for these things....you should be able to find some at an industrial fastener store of on line.
 
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