[Gorham_56]

Hey guys. I have an 06 powerstroke that I’m in the process of installing new interior. I’m converting the interior to be the 11-16 Lariat interior. I have run across the rear drive side seat belt floor mount bolt is stripped to hell and back and I have not had any luck removing it. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can remove this? It’s a fairly large bolt and torqued tightly into the hole. Thanks guys

 

[The Evil Twin]

That looks like a Torx bit was used on a Torx Plus bolt. You could try getting the correct size Torx+ bit and that may solve the problem. I would also suggest using a micro torch and heat up the bolt head before turning.

 

[TooManyToys]

With the carpet, you'll have to be careful with the heat.

Still having heat involved, I'd weld a nut onto the bolt, then get a new bolt.

 

[mlgjellybean123]

Hammer in a torx bit or allen key, whichever seats better and hit it with the impact in both directions. It should catch. If not, use a Dremel to cut in for a flathead screwdriver. Or yeah, weld a washer and nut onto it.

 

[ZMANN]

pretty large shoulder on that bolt, a good vice grip is where I would start if I could swing it

otherwise a nut and a spot weld like mentioned and done

I have always used a t55 on those not the t55 plus/super AKA (like we needed another set of tools ) and never an issue ,, i think someone did something stupid

 

[backhoebill]

I would cut a piece of cardboard to shield everything else and just weld a nut on that baby. It’ll come right out. Besides the obvious nut, the heat transfer from the weld will help


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[The Evil Twin]

(like we needed another set of tools )

So true. I have a set of Triple Star bits because I needed 1 bit to take out the seat in my daughter's VW. They will probably never be used again.

 

[TooManyToys]

I have always used a t55 on those not the t55 plus/super

Me too. Someone may have tried to use an allen. With an impact.

 

[jokester00]

I agree with @ZMANN Get a pair of vice grips on there tight and smack it with a hammer at the same time while you try and turn. OLD SCHOOL IMPACT

-jokester

 

[jokester00]

Inquiring minds want to know...did you ever get it out?

-jokester

 

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There is locktight on the threads. Deal with that first.

 

[The Evil Twin]

Me too. Someone may have tried to use an allen. With an impact.

Some people think an impact is always the answer. Lol.

 

[TooManyToys]

Why they sell as many Torx sockets as 10mm.

 

[cadd]

They are Torx Plus Torx Plus info

 

[ZMANN]

we got that from post post 2

 

[cadd]

Maybe... I'm sure there are plenty of folks that will say what the heck is a Torx Plus... and yea I do have a set... but hey you can just weld a bar on the end and that will work as a handle also...

 

[bismic]

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[jokester00]

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-jokester

 

[bismic]

lol - those things can be pretty handy.

 

[ZMANN]

i usually have better luck with a cordless impact than those mechanical units