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Sledge
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10/08/2003
22:07:28
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Wondered if anyone had any advice about removing the 2 bolts per side that my "Go Rhino Sumatra" Bracket is supposed to mount too? I am supposed to remove the 2 bolts that are mounted into the bumper but they seem like they are damn near welded in!
Having a hell of a time trying to break them free with limited room to work.
It is an 03 CC 3.9 V6 4WD
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Sledge
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Kyle
Dodge Dakota
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10/08/2003
22:09:11
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They are welded in
Remove the bolt only, the nuts are welded
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Sledge
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10/08/2003
22:20:35
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So I have to tear the cowl out to get to them? It appears that is the only way to get to the backside of the bolt.
They don't appear welded though. I just seem to be having hard time getting them out. I can imagine trying this when they really have years to rust. This truck is brand new with less than 6K on the odometer!
Sledge
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Kyle
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10/09/2003
00:18:59
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Trust me, they are welded, i broke 2 of mine before i figured it out.
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Sledge
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10/09/2003
08:50:23
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Ok well if they are welded on there, if I remove the bolt only the nut will still be welded onto the frame... if that happens then the brackets will not fit flush with the mounting surface.
So is this a flaw with the design of the "Go Rhino" Brackets?
Any ideas on how to get around this?
Sledge
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Kyle
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10/09/2003
11:48:48
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You could always break the weld, it wont break the bolt. just break the nut off. they are only tacked on the corners.
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Sledge
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10/09/2003
12:24:37
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I'll take another crack at it. Thanks for the tips. I'll keep you posted on my results!
Sledge
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sully
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10/09/2003
12:54:13
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Hey sledge they are not welded I just put a polar bear brush gaurd on two weeks ago. Those bolts sre just on ther tight as $hit. I broke one of my rachets trying to get them off. Just use a nice breaker bar a give it a little extra elbow grease. I have an 03 also.
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Sledge
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10/09/2003
14:12:57
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Sully:
Did you attack this from the head of the BOLT or Crank on the NUT?
I have had 2 calls into "Go Rhino" their instructions are sh*t, they sent me diagrams from 1997. I think I May be able to get it, may take a but of elbow grease to do it, but It'll get done.
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Sledge
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Sledge
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10/09/2003
21:49:36
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Update:
Well for anyone who needs to get at these bolts:
A: They are NOT Welded
B: They are Reverse Threaded
As Sully said.. a breaker bar and Deep Well Socket and these puppies came off without issue. Go Rhino Sumatra is on and ready for use!
Thanks Sully!
Sledge
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