Help - floorboard extender bolt broke
Road Warrior
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drill into it with a bit about half the size of the bolt diameter then try an easy out(screw extractor). Best to start small just in case it doesn't work the first try you can drill a little bigger and you don't get into the threads. Take your time it can be an aggrevating job removing broken bolts. Lesson learned, if it seems like it shouldn't be that hard, then it probably shouldn't. Good luck.
Last edited by VETERAN75; Aug 31, 2010 at 12:30 PM.
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Road Warrior
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went up to ace and got a drill bit and extractor. will set up the jackstand and give it a go. appreciate all the advice. tom, appreciate you jumping in. will get back to you after a bit. I picked up a couple of bolts while up at ace so thats no prob. gonna move her up on the deck where i can be in the shade and take my time. Appreciate the tip about the compressed air. will give it a try. Will let you know how it goes.
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You did make sure you got Grade 8 or better bolts, correct? If not, you are in for another surprise in the future ..........
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Road Warrior
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Well, not much progress. I used a real fine drill and was making some progress, then the drill snapped off inside the hole. if it weren't for bad luck I'd have none at all on this job. went up and bought a couple of new carbide drill bits....not even scratching it from what i can tell. guess i'll have to wait until tomorrow and see if i can pick up somethng stronger than the carbide drill.
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The fastener threads being used for plating should be made smaller/larger to allow for plating build up.
Companies producing these chrome fastners should be using thread gages to check the finished product.
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Yep, Your right, with a good quality chrome bolt You will not have any problems............To the OP, Glad it did'nt break during a ride, which could have been nasty.
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Well, not much progress. I used a real fine drill and was making some progress, then the drill snapped off inside the hole. if it weren't for bad luck I'd have none at all on this job. went up and bought a couple of new carbide drill bits....not even scratching it from what i can tell. guess i'll have to wait until tomorrow and see if i can pick up somethng stronger than the carbide drill.
cass
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