Broke bolt
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Marana, Arizona
I don't know how much access you have to the bolt but, I usually place a flat washer over the broken bolt and weld it to the bolt. Assuming you have enough there. Then I weld a nut to the washer. Let it cool and "usually" it will spin out. Drilling it and using an easy out sometimes works. Not my first choice though.
Tuned
Joined: May 2020
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From: Rio Grande Valley, NM
I don't know how much access you have to the bolt but, I usually place a flat washer over the broken bolt and weld it to the bolt. Assuming you have enough there. Then I weld a nut to the washer. Let it cool and "usually" it will spin out. Drilling it and using an easy out sometimes works. Not my first choice though.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: australia
I've had stuck bolts screw out almost with no effort at all after using this method .
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Swan River Valley M.B Can
If you broke it putting it back in it's usually just a flawed bolt or too much muscle which means it's not likely seized in the threads so a reverse drill bit should walk it out if not you already have the hole for an easy out . I personally only use welding as a last resort although as mentioned welding works well with rusted in - seized bolts .
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