Final drive spension bolt removal

[Guest]

I need some advice. The suspension bolt in the picture below is stripped. I have an extra final drive that I am trying to scavenge the part from but the bolt is not coming out. If you look close the bolt head is very thin. I have had a hard time getting a socket stay on the head or middle in this case without slipping off. Anyone had to remove this bolt and have any advice on how to remove it? It has been living in penetrating oil and I tried heat with no luck.

[slaveforthewave]

well this isn't exactly what you have, but i remember coming across this when i was looking at hard tail info. welding a rod to it might be a solution if you have the tools??!

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=136923&highlight=hardtail

[GSexpress]

Just leave it there and run a die over the threads for the next size smaller dia. nut. then get a thicker nut ( more threads) for that smaller (dia) thread so it can take the same torque value.

[Mop Bucket]

well this isn't exactly what you have, but i remember coming across this when i was looking at hard tail info. welding a rod to it might be a solution if you have the tools??!

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...light=hardtail

Awesome thread, read the whole thing, didn't know you sent me to the answer in the link Really enjoyed the build. Don't have the tools so that is out.

Just leave it there and run a die over the threads for the next size smaller dia. nut. then get a thicker nut ( more threads) for that smaller (dia) thread so it can take the same torque value.

I will give a die a try. Thanks

[tatu]

You might be able to try grinding an old socket or ring spanner down.

[hampshirehog]

Pair of stilsons will grab it easily enough.

[Agemax]

try a deep reach socket, like a spark plug socket