Ouch, I feel your pain. :-( They just shouldn't have been that tight as my
FSM calls for only 65 ft. lbs and mine came out real easy when I switched to
polyurethane bushings. My only suggestions along with the drilling is lots
of WD40 or PB Blaster.
RayB
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
> -----Original Message-----
> Howdy!
> Well I just received a set of Westin Side step bars, so that my other
> half can get in and out a little easier (only 5'2"). Went to see about
> getting them on this morning - yeah right! First bolt was the rear drivers
> side cab mount. Impact wrench did nothing, so I went for the ½" with a 20"
> "torque bar". It started turning, real hard and slow - but I have
> encountered the ol' Chrysler 500,000lb tensile strength loc-tite before.
> Well I got about four complete turns out of the bolt, and -SNAP- it broke
> off! Now I have a bolt stuck up in the body ... hmmm dilemma
> here, not only
> can I not mount the side bars, but now I am sure there will a considerable
> amount of new squeaks! Now, although it broke rather easily - I am nowhere
> near as in shape as I was five years ago (Lazy sit down office job)- but I
> am pretty sure that those bolts are High-strength steel? If so, I will be
> drilling for days to get it out (not to mention what the other three are
> gonna do)!
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
> ~Ron .... Denver, CO
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