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| | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 44 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 44 | Hey, are the bolts holding the runnin' boards to the brackets "part" of the board or, will they fall out if I break them getting them out. Looks like they're hidden in the channel. I'm hoping they're carriage heads that can be easily replaced. Been soaking them for some time but reluctant to start removing them. Where in the heck do you get sockets for square nuts anyway??
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | scs65,
Plain old grade 2 carriage bolts.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 67 | Hi scs65,
My 53 running board bolts are removable. They have a clip which holds them in place. Their correct name for that type of bolt, not sure. I used to call them Tank Bolts. Their a domed head with a square shank to lock into place. A socket will fit, but be careful not strip the nut.
Brendon | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Grab the square nut with vise-grips. Rock it back and forth until the bolt breaks. Get new bolts at the hardware store. Save yourself some busted knuckles. | | |
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