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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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Default Trouble Removing Bumper Covers
Trying to remove the front and rear bumper covers from my 87 xj. The bolts have a star head which is making it difficult to get any real leverage. Plus, the other side of the bolt is a little rusted. I can get a socket head on it but there's not enough room for the handle.

Is it best to try to drill them out? I don't want to remove the bumper.

Anyone have any suggestions for getting these off?

Thanks!
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 07:31 AM
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Drill em out.
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 07:45 AM
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Torch.
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 08:00 AM
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Those bolts are rather thin and if they're starting to rust you can probably twist them in half with vice grips or channel locks.
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