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Old 02-03-2007, 02:11 PM   #14 (permalink)
Guess
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Originally Posted by LudeSRV View Post
Got any tips on removing such bolts? Any special drill bit? Grade 8 steel is not a steel I would take my 'steel' bit too. I realize the quality of this metal. What would you recommend anyone?
What? Your drilling into the aluminum, which is a fairly soft metal. Grade 8 are the bolts/studs that you would use.. those have nothing to do with the quality of the aluminum.

Just drill the holes yourself to the next size up (whatever provides you with a smooth surface, measure the depth and height of the hole, and go to brafasco and pick up some grade 8 coarse bolts or studs, your choice.

Then use a coarse tap and tap away.

You would have a mount thats just as strong as new.


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