It's just what I would do if it were me and based on 7 years of mechanic experience and the past few years as an engineer maintaining airbag production equipment, the LH drill bit would be MY "best method. I'm not trying to be argumentative either, just explaining why I have the opinion I have. In this case, I have no doubts it would be perfect. Double-sided extractor tips remove stripped screws and bolts. Then, if the threads are seized, you'll be grabbing the drill anyway.Īgain, not saying what you guys are suggesting won't work. Detailed Description 3 Piece Damaged Screw Extractor For use with removing size 4-14 screws and bolts up to 5/16 inch. Then there's the risk of nicking those weight balanced CV axles with the grinder. Just imagining the time to drill one hole part way into the bolt head versus the time to grind off the entire head, I think the drill would be faster. Either way though, nothing with the suspension was in the way. I could be wrong though, I may have used an extension on my impact. I'm pretty sure a normal sized cordless with a normal length drill bit would work just fine. I used my impact gun to pull the flange bolts out. I just barely pulled my axles as part of a 5 speed swap I've been doing over the last couple of weekends. My Passat is currently on stands with the wheels off. Might as well start with the last resort and save the time.Ĭlick to expand.Once I'm home from work, I guess I'll have to take a picture for you. End of the day with a stripped bolt, you'll end up drilling it out if everything else fails anyway. It's just my opinion that LH bits are the easiest and quickest with the least potential for worsening an already bad situation. I'm not saying any other method won't work. I'd still put money down that a LH bit would be your saving grace in that situation too. Then you're pulling out the drill anyway to try an easy-out, and that snaps off in the bolt. Or worse, the bolt breaks right at the base of the flange. Then that tiny surface gets buggered and you can't get a good bite with vice-grips any more. If the threads are seized/rusted/thread-locked, then it may be pretty difficult. Then you're relying on using vice-grips, grinding a slot for a flat screwdriver, or some other similar method to grab a pretty small area on the bolt. What about the rest of the bolt though? You still have to get that out. Sure, cut the bolt head off and you'll get the axle out. 3742).Click to expand.Cutting off the head of the bolt doesn't get the bolt out. The GEARWRENCH Bolt Biter nut drivers are designed with innovative features to grip rounded out, frozen, and damaged fasteners. We also offer the full Set of 4 Drill-Out Bolt Extractors (Part No. The specially-designed collet actually expands against the inside of the bolt as the drill is turned, screwing itself in and gripping tighter as it goes.įour sizes cover all bolt sizes from 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 12mm). K98 Extractor for German K98 M98 8mm Mauser - Bolt Extractor NEW 98k Condition: New Quantity: More than 10 available / 779 sold Price: US 49.00 Buy It Now Add to cart Add to watchlist This ones trending. The Drill-Out firmly grips the broken bolt and backs it right out. Place the tool back into the hole you drilled and run your drill in reverse again. When you reach a depth of about 1/2", stop and pull the Drill-Out out of the bolt. The collet will engage the top of the broken bolt and extract it. The collet is manufactured using a special alloy steel.Ĭhuck the tool into your 3/8" reversible drill, back off the collet, and drill into the bolt in reverse. The drill body is manufactured using the finest M2 tool steel, heat treated for maximum toughness. GEARWRENCH - Bolt & Screw Extractors Tool Type: Socket Bolt Extractor Extractor Size: -8 mm Extractor Size: -8 mm For Screw Size (mm): -8.0 For Screw Size (Inch): -5/16 Compatible Screw Size: -0. The precision ground, left-hand cutting, self-centering drill point makes it easy to use even when the break is jagged. Drill-Out™ is a revoluntionary method of removing broken bolts.
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