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Old 12-26-2009, 01:54 PM
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stripped bolt on compression rod bushing clamp *pic*
OK, so I bought a new bolt, but it will not tighten because the inside of the bolt hole is also stripped...any suggestions on how to fix this problem?

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yep.. i had the same problem.. i tried to retap the thread and it broke again... so i just went to the next nearest thread pitch size and called it a day..

dont ask me what thread pitch it was cuz i dont remember..
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Well nothing has broken..yet.
By nearest thread pitch size, do you mean the next size larger?
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And does anyone know what size thread pitch the OEM bolt is?
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Old 12-26-2009, 02:35 PM
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You could also weld in a stud and use a nut.
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Originally Posted by bryan163
You could also weld in a stud and use a nut.
I dont weld but great idea though...
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Drill and tap it is then. Take the old bolt to the hardware store with you. They have a gauge that can tell you what size and thread it is. Then just get the next size or two larger drill bit, tap and matching bolt. Get a Grade 8 bolt if you can.
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will do. Thanks!
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no prob and good luck. hope you have a warm place to work. its been cold as a mother here.
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I had the same problem on my 3rd gen 2 years ago, I went to the hardware store and got a tap and die and also got bigger bolts. Its got some nice meaty high grade bolts in there now, cant recall if they were gold color or black but they were the more expensive ones
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Originally Posted by bryan163
no prob and good luck. hope you have a warm place to work. its been cold as a mother here.
Nope Cold as a mother here, too
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Originally Posted by Maximeltman
Nope Cold as a mother here, too
what state do you live in?
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Originally Posted by ColombianMax
I had the same problem on my 3rd gen 2 years ago, I went to the hardware store and got a tap and die and also got bigger bolts. Its got some nice meaty high grade bolts in there now, cant recall if they were gold color or black but they were the more expensive ones
Sounds like a good fix if it's been 2 years. The gold ones are zinc plated for corrosion resistance.
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Originally Posted by bryan163
what state do you live in?
Nebraska...
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cool, thats only about 32 hours from my shop. It's heated and I have taps and welders if you wanna stop by
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cool, thats only about 32 hours from my shop. It's heated and I have taps and welders if you wanna stop by
awesome, do you guys install brake pads? I'm in Illinois which should be significantly less of a drive
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cool, thats only about 32 hours from my shop. It's heated and I have taps and welders if you wanna stop by
hmmmm.....
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I'll show you guys what an ocean looks like
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Originally Posted by bryan163
I'll show you guys what an ocean looks like
I'm From Cali originally, I lived 1 mile from the ocean

I retapped the threads and I put a new grade 8 bolt in...holds pretty good for now.
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Originally Posted by Maximeltman
I'm From Cali originally, I lived 1 mile from the ocean

I retapped the threads and I put a new grade 8 bolt in...holds pretty good for now.
Good to hear. Cali to Nebraska though... That must have been a culture shock
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