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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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Punch it out? Drill it out? Tap it? Or thread a new bolt...?
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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Drill it out so it's a clean hole, then refasten with a grade 8 bolt, not and washer.
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Should I go bolt and lock washer set up or weld it on???
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Well... i got it drilled out. Now to decide if i want to Weld a bolt underneath or just go with a bolt and lock washer type set up. what do you guys think?
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Okay guys. for tomorrow. Should i weld a bolt on and make it a stud? or just bolt it and nut it. And call it good ?
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My opinion would be to use a bolt and nut instead of welding it, that away should it break again it'll be easier to remove.
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X2 on the bolt/nut
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Alright. I can't get my welder to work right any ways so now I'll waiting for the paint to dry( rust prevention )
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