Driveshaft bolts...

[Olskoolturbo]

So I 'm swapping to my built tranny today and I get to my front driveshaft and low and behold the last owner stripped all the ribs off the torx bolts on both sides. I tried like hell to get something to grip but nada was happening.

Any suggestions?

 

[AUSyTyIN]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

Grind flat two sides, use vice-grips

 

[Olskoolturbo]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

Not bad, I need new bolts anyway.

 

[NecroWolf]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

if you collect tools like i do a set of the craftsman bolt out sockets will work wonders if you can get them in there and no grinding required

 

[SY2932]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

Heating the flanges with a torch will help them come out also.

 

[Olskoolturbo]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

Heating the flanges with a torch will help them come out also.

The bolts aren't stuck, only rounded.Who has good propshaft bolts? I need them anyway. I could use the search button but I'm lazy.

 

[Olskoolturbo]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

Ok I just looked in your sig Mike.Pm me a price!

 

[AUSyTyIN]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

Either him, or GM still stocks them if I remember correct

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

Just remove them from the diff and drop TC and shaft as assembly.

 

[Olskoolturbo]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

I still need new boltsm unfortunately, It was stripped at the diff as well as the tc.

 

[VermontTy]

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I got front and rear from the dealer; forgot Mike sold them though.....

 

[Olskoolturbo]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

Got mine today, Thanks Mike!

 

[SY2932]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

Heh, gotta love the USPS. I sent your bolts out saturday morning and you got them the next business day. Another member got his today too out in Cali (both got mailed at the same time). I have sent bolts to Hawaii and they made it there in two business days. On the other hand, folks just a state away from me have had to wait almost a week...

 

[AUSyTyIN]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

So, how did you get them out?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

This is the tool I used and no grinding was necessary, just get a decent grip on the bolt close to the flange and it gets tighter the more you push against the pliers. Took less than a minute to take out the stripped bolts. Bought me some nice strong bolts from SY2932 as well. :tup:

 

[Olskoolturbo]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

So, how did you get them out?

Yeah I still have to get them out. I'm not lazy...Just busy. A wife and three kids will do that to you!

 

[Olskoolturbo]

Re: Driveshaft bolts...

I'm considering buying a Gilbert while I have the propshaft out. I have a shake in the front end between 60-70mph. I just had the wheels rebalanced again and it didn't solve it so I'm guessing thats what it needs.