warpigg

i broke three or four of the bolts that hold on my skidplate so we cut that off and now i want a skidplate to go whellin. so do you guys have any nifty tricks to take broken bolts out other then drilling and tapping, and lube vice grips and a torch?

jbtvt

Heat the frame around it, hit the bolt with PB blaster to cool/shrink it, and use an EZ out.

warpigg

do you think home depot might have an EZ out?

jbtvt

Don't think they do. You say you're in Rutland area? I know Noble Ace sell them.

warpigg

dont want to feel dumb but where is that in rutland, i actually live near poultney.

jbtvt

http://maps.google.com/maps?um=1&ie=...ed=0CBgQnwIwAA

There's probably a place that sells them closer to you though in Poultney. They're pretty common, call around. Good one are made by Irwin, in the drill bit section.

halo32c

Try a reverse drill bit from sears. I used this to take off a broken cam shaft bolt.

shepherd2111

Yes, a left hand drill does work from time to time. Just make sure its the right pilot drill for your easy out in case it doesn't move it, your hole is still the right size

halo32c

True enough. Also use a center punch if possible.