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 heavy handed blunder
#924940
01/10/09 10:49 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 480
OP
Mudrunner
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while putting my locking hubs back on I managed to snap off the bolt that has the large flat washer that screws into the end of the axle. I assume  the reason for it's existance is just in case the c-clip comes off the axle or all the hub nuts fall off the axle won't fall out or the hub won't fall off. Has anyone run for long without this bolt? I will drill it out at some point but no time right now. I had set the torque wrench then used it for something else (larger) and forgot to set it back... It really did not take much to snap it. dang
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Re: heavy handed blunder
[Re: MAC]
#924941
01/11/09 03:16 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,595
Forum Moderator
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I dont think solid axle trucks even have one. I've only ever seen them on IFS trucks. Shouldnt be a problem. I havent ran any for years now.
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Re: heavy handed blunder
[Re: MAC]
#924942
01/11/09 04:37 PM
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 104
Wheeler
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Use a left handed drill bit.There is a good chance that the remainder of the bolt will thread right out.
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Re: heavy handed blunder
[Re: lawnmowerman]
#924943
01/11/09 05:00 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 480
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Mudrunner
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Yup. Those left handed drills are the best. Before using them I had miserable results with multiple types of extractors, even broke off a few easy-outs (then your dead). I have always drilled an initial pilot hole first then hit it with the lefty's.
Anyone out there who has never used left handed drills for busted bolts, studs, etc, do yourself a favor and get some of these. Soaking the rusty/old stuff with Kroil overnight before really helps also. I think EB endorses this method also. 'Nuff said.
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Re: heavy handed blunder
[Re: MAC]
#924944
01/11/09 07:27 PM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,230
Roll Me Over
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If the broken piece is not bottomed in the hole you may be able to take a scribe and catch an edge and un-screw it. I have done this a few time on the bolts that hold the felts on the knuckles on a solid axle.
David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA
"Serenity through Sobriety"
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Re: heavy handed blunder
[Re: MAC]
#924945
01/12/09 02:00 AM
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 658
Rock Warrior
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There ae special tools to get out busted easy outs. Ask a reputable machine shop.
trafdlo
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Re: heavy handed blunder
[Re: wsquaredodie]
#924946
01/12/09 05:32 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 103
Wheeler
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You also need to use the right words while getting it out! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: heavy handed blunder
[Re: KiwiCowboy]
#924947
01/13/09 06:22 AM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 21
Need a Spot
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As well as hold your mouth right.....standing on one leg could help too.
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