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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 08:22 PM
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Stupid question

I am trying to take off my factory hitch. I soaked all the bolts in liquid wrench and I could only get 3 out of the 8 bolts loose. I would kill to have some air tools right now. But without them, how do I get the last 5 loose? Any tips would be appreciated.
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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did you try a cheater bar???
(putting a pipe over the wrench to get more leverage)
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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I'd just take it to a shop and let them do it. They should not charge you more than a couple of bucks. It sure beats trying to take them off the hard way!

BTW, have you tried spaying them with WD-40?


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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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Cheater bar should do the trick. Or, get a bigger wrench
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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Cheater bar definitely, along with a good heavy duty socket and ratchet. Also try banging the bolts a few times with a hammer prior to breaking them loose but be careful not to damage any threads. Good Luck.
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 10:09 PM
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I had to cut mine off...bolts snapped right off with air tools
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