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Extracted broken frame cradle bolt

Started by rktmanfj, October 17, 2013, 03:21:04 PM

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rktmanfj

October 17, 2013, 03:21:04 PM

I'd been fretting about working on this ever since the ECFR, but finally got around to working on it.

After drilling a pilot hole through it, the next size turned it right out.  The Harbor Freight left-hand drill set saved the day... $7.50 well spent.   :good2:



The corresponding bolt on the other side of the frame appeared to also be broken, but was only working it's way out.  The top two were fine.  I know some here have drilled these out to 10mm, but is there anything wrong with just replacing them with higher grade screws?



Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

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movenon

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October 17, 2013, 04:05:42 PM
Glad you got it out with no problems  :good2: :good2: . I think if the threads are good I would just locate some high grade 10mm bolts, torque to spec. and monitor.  :morning2:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

Tiger

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October 17, 2013, 05:16:04 PM
Quote from: not a lib on October 17, 2013, 03:21:04 PM

...but is there anything wrong with just replacing them with higher grade screws?

Nothing wrong at all...On hex heads use (grade) 10.9 and with Allen socket heads ask for (grade) 12.9

Congrats on the left hand drill extraction :i_am_so_happy:

John.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive & well preserved body...but rather to slide in sideways, body completely worn out and and with your last dying breath screaming, "HOOOYA LIFE, lets try that again"!!!
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