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oldmanandakid · 11-16-2012, 07:34 PM

Are the bumper end bolts pressed in or do I just need a bigger hammer?

Steve Plucker · 11-16-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanandakid

Are the bumper end bolts pressed in or do I just need a bigger hammer?

No, they are not pressed in but a lot of times they seem like they are pressed in.

Be gental with them...don't be trying to pound them out...maybe a little heat and soking in KROIL.

Pluck

Arlen · 11-16-2012, 07:41 PM

If the nut if off the bottom end, need a bigger hammer

montanajohn · 11-16-2012, 08:56 PM

I had that problem on an extra set of '30 bumpers. End bolts would not budge after soaking with penetrating oil, beating with a 3-lb sledge, and invention some new combinations of bad words. I resorted to my 20-ton HF hydraulic press. It worked. They were just rusted in. I could hardly believe it. Good luck. You will eventually win.

mot · 11-16-2012, 09:19 PM

i found that cutting the bolt between the bars makes it a whole lot easier to remove them
sometimes its only stuck on one bar,if its stuck on two bars ,its almost impossible to remove
tom

Kevin in NJ · 11-16-2012, 09:57 PM

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They can be a problem.

I found you can get some of the rust out with electrolytic rust removal. I had one bolt that got loose by letting it set for a few days in ERR. Then I worked on it with a hammer some and eventually it came out. The other end got loose cause I could twist the bumper on the bolt.

Part of my goal was to get the spacers intact.

Since then I had done some front spring perches with a long throw air hammer. I would try that on the bumper bolts, but it is critical that you have a very solid hold on the bumper.

Penetrating oil does not work. Heat will ruin the spring steel bumpers.

I believe good luck is the best hope.

Tom Wesenberg · 11-16-2012, 10:18 PM

I've worked on a couple front bars where I had to cut the bolt on one end, then I could swing the bars around to loosen the other end. Next time I will try my port-a-power with the spreader attachment to pop off one bar.

oldmanandakid · 11-16-2012, 11:03 PM

Thanks Guys. Good advice and good humor. I'll go at it again tomorrow with a smile and a couple of more options.

oldmanandakid · 11-20-2012, 08:01 PM

OK Guys here is how I did it. One end the front bumper was soaked in evaporust and one end of each of the rear bumpers was soaked in vinegar for about a day and a half. I then put a pipe wrench on the spacers and turned them, followed by lots of cheap penetrating oil. Then I drilled a hole in the end of the bumper bolts just large enough to accept the end of my HF air hammer pointed chisel. Before starting the hammer I took a small pick and removed all of the debris between the bolts and bumper that I could easily reach. Then I applied the air hammer and in a bit the bolts began to back out. I then tried it on the bumper ends which had not been soaked and the dry ends came out much easier than those which been soaked.

All of this was after my 12 ton press failed to do the job and I melted down three hammers and wore out two anvils trying to beat those things out.

11-16-2012, 07:34 PM	#1
oldmanandakid Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 149	Bumper Bolts Are the bumper end bolts pressed in or do I just need a bigger hammer?

11-16-2012, 07:41 PM	#3
Arlen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 524	Re: Bumper Bolts If the nut if off the bottom end, need a bigger hammer __________________ DMAFC

11-16-2012, 08:56 PM	#4
montanajohn Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 26	Re: Bumper Bolts I had that problem on an extra set of '30 bumpers. End bolts would not budge after soaking with penetrating oil, beating with a 3-lb sledge, and invention some new combinations of bad words. I resorted to my 20-ton HF hydraulic press. It worked. They were just rusted in. I could hardly believe it. Good luck. You will eventually win.

11-16-2012, 09:19 PM	#5
mot Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 1,179	Re: Bumper Bolts i found that cutting the bolt between the bars makes it a whole lot easier to remove them sometimes its only stuck on one bar,if its stuck on two bars ,its almost impossible to remove tom

11-16-2012, 09:57 PM	#6
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Bumper Bolts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) They can be a problem. I found you can get some of the rust out with electrolytic rust removal. I had one bolt that got loose by letting it set for a few days in ERR. Then I worked on it with a hammer some and eventually it came out. The other end got loose cause I could twist the bumper on the bolt. Part of my goal was to get the spacers intact. Since then I had done some front spring perches with a long throw air hammer. I would try that on the bumper bolts, but it is critical that you have a very solid hold on the bumper. Penetrating oil does not work. Heat will ruin the spring steel bumpers. I believe good luck is the best hope.

11-16-2012, 10:18 PM	#7
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Bumper Bolts I've worked on a couple front bars where I had to cut the bolt on one end, then I could swing the bars around to loosen the other end. Next time I will try my port-a-power with the spreader attachment to pop off one bar.

11-16-2012, 11:03 PM	#8
oldmanandakid Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 149	Re: Bumper Bolts Thanks Guys. Good advice and good humor. I'll go at it again tomorrow with a smile and a couple of more options.

11-20-2012, 08:01 PM	#9
oldmanandakid Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 149	Re: Bumper Bolts OK Guys here is how I did it. One end the front bumper was soaked in evaporust and one end of each of the rear bumpers was soaked in vinegar for about a day and a half. I then put a pipe wrench on the spacers and turned them, followed by lots of cheap penetrating oil. Then I drilled a hole in the end of the bumper bolts just large enough to accept the end of my HF air hammer pointed chisel. Before starting the hammer I took a small pick and removed all of the debris between the bolts and bumper that I could easily reach. Then I applied the air hammer and in a bit the bolts began to back out. I then tried it on the bumper ends which had not been soaked and the dry ends came out much easier than those which been soaked. All of this was after my 12 ton press failed to do the job and I melted down three hammers and wore out two anvils trying to beat those things out.