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Bumper dismantle

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studmobile

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Trying to get the brackets and overriders off the bumper, to send things for chrome. As I remember, the holes in the bumper itself are square, at least on some of them. Even with PB Blaster and good care, I am afraid I am going to round the square holes in trying to loosen the bolts. I am tempted to just grind/saw the bolts to rem0ve them, then replace. Make sense, or any better ideas? Thanks, David
 
hartmandm

hartmandm

Moderator
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You can try melting and dripping a little candle wax on the threads where they meet the nut.

Use some anti-seize when reassembling.

Mike
 
Alpine 1789

Alpine 1789

SAOCA President
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I think sacrificing the bolts/nuts is a good idea, as it is very easy to round the hole in the overrider. You might be able to drill a hole in the nut, right at the thread that will make it easy to get off. I think that will prove easier than grinding them off.
 
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