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Atlantic28 · 06-21-2013, 06:10 AM

Got a side-mount spare on my 29 CCPU. One of the bolts that holds the spare has threads that are worn to the point that a lug nut will not hold securely.

The bolt has a square section where it passes through the plate. Can't tell if it is swedged or not, but tapping on it did not seem to move it. Should I smack it with a 3 lb hammer, use heat, or ??? How do these bolts get held in place?
Doug

CarlG · 06-21-2013, 10:11 AM

Go ahead and smack it with your 3# hammer. It will come out. Replacement bolts are available at most suppliers. Snyder's info:

This special bolt has a square shoulder on it. It is used on the side mount spare tire plates, and on the rear mount spare tire carriers that have a square hole in them. U.S.A

Mike V. Florida · 06-21-2013, 04:09 PM

They are meant to be swedged in.

Atlantic28 · 06-27-2013, 06:21 AM

Got the bolt from Snyder's. Now, how to I get the old bolt out? Tried hitting with 3 # hammer, but no luck. Heated the plate to expand the square hole, but no success. Now, I'm trying to drill the old bolt out. At this rate, I may just have to break down and buy a complete plate with bolts already installed.

Anything else I should try before giving up?
Doug

jw hash · 06-27-2013, 06:38 AM

remove the plate and lay the head of the bolt over a socket and drive it out. use a socket that just fits over the head of the bolt

ctvpa · 06-27-2013, 08:34 AM

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First did you try to use a tap and die set it freshen up the thread first?
Next you put an oversized socket on the nut, and the heaviest C clamp and with heat that can usually work. If not, use a press, just banging it is not the best, and you will need a press to get the new one in.

whirnot · 06-27-2013, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jw hash

remove the plate and lay the head of the bolt over a socket and drive it out. Use a socket that just fits over the head of the bolt

x2

Atlantic28 · 06-27-2013, 09:15 AM

The bolt in question had been subjected to many miles of vibration with no lug nut on it. Not enough metal left to rethread it properly.

JW had the right idea, at least for my case. Putting a socket over the head of the bolt and giving a healthy smack or two popped it right out.

The new bolt fits fairly loosely, so a press isn't needed. I used a cold chisel to swedge the new bolt in place. Seems to be holding nicely.

Thanks for all the suggestions!
Doug

06-21-2013, 06:10 AM	#1
Atlantic28 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Atlantic, VA Posts: 20	Spare Tire Bolt Removal Got a side-mount spare on my 29 CCPU. One of the bolts that holds the spare has threads that are worn to the point that a lug nut will not hold securely. The bolt has a square section where it passes through the plate. Can't tell if it is swedged or not, but tapping on it did not seem to move it. Should I smack it with a 3 lb hammer, use heat, or ??? How do these bolts get held in place? Doug

06-21-2013, 04:09 PM	#3
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Spare Tire Bolt Removal They are meant to be swedged in. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

06-27-2013, 06:21 AM	#4
Atlantic28 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Atlantic, VA Posts: 20	Re: Spare Tire Bolt Removal Got the bolt from Snyder's. Now, how to I get the old bolt out? Tried hitting with 3 # hammer, but no luck. Heated the plate to expand the square hole, but no success. Now, I'm trying to drill the old bolt out. At this rate, I may just have to break down and buy a complete plate with bolts already installed. Anything else I should try before giving up? Doug

06-27-2013, 06:38 AM	#5
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	Re: Spare Tire Bolt Removal remove the plate and lay the head of the bolt over a socket and drive it out. use a socket that just fits over the head of the bolt

06-27-2013, 08:34 AM	#6
ctvpa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 479	Re: Spare Tire Bolt Removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) First did you try to use a tap and die set it freshen up the thread first? Next you put an oversized socket on the nut, and the heaviest C clamp and with heat that can usually work. If not, use a press, just banging it is not the best, and you will need a press to get the new one in.

06-27-2013, 09:15 AM	#8
Atlantic28 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Atlantic, VA Posts: 20	Re: Spare Tire Bolt Removal The bolt in question had been subjected to many miles of vibration with no lug nut on it. Not enough metal left to rethread it properly. JW had the right idea, at least for my case. Putting a socket over the head of the bolt and giving a healthy smack or two popped it right out. The new bolt fits fairly loosely, so a press isn't needed. I used a cold chisel to swedge the new bolt in place. Seems to be holding nicely. Thanks for all the suggestions! Doug