redsyphon
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So, I got two Kargo Master Door Steps in that I am fitting to the rear doors on my JLU Sport.
Working on the first upper hinge bolt, it took some effort but eventually came loose.
Moving on to the second bolt on the upper hinge (drivers side btw) I have not been able to get it to budge.
Methods tried:
1. Normal socket + T50: this ran a danger of breaking the stock Jeep wrench so I used a step up to a 1/2 socket wrench. Still no go.
2. Big wrench plus steel pipe for leverage... no go. This ended up breaking the step up bit at the neck weld!
3. Impact wrench. This ended up bending the impact extension for the T50.
4. Big torque drill (image below), this ended up applying enough torque to unscrew the primary (replaceable) head of the drill hahaha!
At this point I'm sort of at a loss as I have never encountered a bolt this stubborn... any ideas on what to do next?
I haven't tried applying any heat to the bolts yet, but wondering if I should just take them to a shop to see if their air tools have more power...
Thanks in advance.
Working on the first upper hinge bolt, it took some effort but eventually came loose.
Moving on to the second bolt on the upper hinge (drivers side btw) I have not been able to get it to budge.
Methods tried:
1. Normal socket + T50: this ran a danger of breaking the stock Jeep wrench so I used a step up to a 1/2 socket wrench. Still no go.
2. Big wrench plus steel pipe for leverage... no go. This ended up breaking the step up bit at the neck weld!
3. Impact wrench. This ended up bending the impact extension for the T50.
4. Big torque drill (image below), this ended up applying enough torque to unscrew the primary (replaceable) head of the drill hahaha!
At this point I'm sort of at a loss as I have never encountered a bolt this stubborn... any ideas on what to do next?
I haven't tried applying any heat to the bolts yet, but wondering if I should just take them to a shop to see if their air tools have more power...
Thanks in advance.
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