Stupid Torx

[re-run]

anyone have any ideas as to how to remove a stripped torx bolt from my windsheild.

I finally got my light mounts and new KC's for the windsheild corners and 3 of the 4 bolts broke loose easily but the last one stripped out and bent my socket so I cant get any out.

Man I hate those bolts
:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :rant: :madred:

 

[massxj]

if its the head that is stripped cut a slot in it with a hacksaw ,wiz wheel or something like that and use a flathead screwdriver

 

[re-run]

It's one of those flush ones that they use to hold the windsheild frame brackets on, I think I might have to use an ez out or if it gets real bad i may weld something to it to get it but I don't want to go that far if I can avoid it

 

[massxj]

 

[re-run]

I guess thats my excuse to buy a dremel tool. of course I was gonna wait and get it "for my dad" for fathers day but I really want to put my new lights on.

 

[cjshloman]

I used a impact screwdriver thing for my cj bolts....it worked plus its fun wackin........bolts...with a hammer. Bull.

 

[CJKarl]

I used a impact screwdriver thing for my cj bolts....it worked plus its fun wackin........bolts...with a hammer. Bull.

What he said.

 

[RobTJ]

Small price to pay $10. But it should get the job done.

 

[cwlongshot]

Steve is right about the locktite, and the little tap trick is also a good one.

But HEAT is your friend when it comes to LOCKTITE! Be sure you are using the correct sized torx bit (40 I think?) Put the bit on an extension and get a propane tourch. Heat the bit the heat will transfer into the bolt and in a few moments, prestO-changeO, it will easily unscrew.

If they are already stripped the Dermil tool will work or you may have to drill them out and EZ out the remainder of the bolt. Chase the threads with a tap and get some new bolts.

Good luck!
CW

 

[DonnyG]

If you end up going the EZout route, try with a smaller one first just trying to use the torx area first. Sometimes you can get a good enough bite without drilling. Saves the threads, as well as your windshield frame.

 

[re-run]

Well, all it took was a dremel tool, vice grips, a flathead screwdriver, and a few wrenches. plus some help from my dad. now I have some new stainless allen head bolts in there.

and foglight mounts :banana: :rockon: