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Seat Belt Bolt Removal

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by chosen1608, Apr 13, 2015.

  1. Apr 13, 2015
    chosen1608

    chosen1608 Member

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    Anyone have any tips for removing the seat belt bolts? I got the inner, female ends removed, but the male sides of the seat belts are stuck solid. I have broken two T50 bits and have tried heating but to no avail. Looking for any help before I break a bolt head. Thanks
     
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    sterlclan

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    I've had good luck with straight jawed vise grips or weld a nut to the head of the bolt and use a socket.
     
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    timgr

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    I just bought a set of Wiha hexlobular (Torx) bits - they are not cheap, but seem to hold up. I have two other sets - Craftsman round over and Lisle break off.

    Welding a nut to the bolt sounds like a good plan, if the vise grips won't grab it.
     
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  4. Apr 13, 2015
    chosen1608

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    Thanks for the replies. I finally got it off with a torch and impact gun. What a pain in the a$$!
     
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