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Mar 15, 2004 | 01:05 PM

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joadmobile

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easy out removal?

I successfully used an easy out to get a stripped starter bolt off my truck this weekend, BUT ... now how do I get the easy out out of the bolt? It is wedged tight. I'd like to be able to use it again - are they considered disposable?

If you can't tell, this was my first easy out experience.

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Mar 15, 2004 | 01:34 PM

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Put the bolt in a vise and turn backwards, let the easy out spiral out.

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Mar 15, 2004 | 02:17 PM

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I did that - the bolt turned in the vise jaws. I tightened that sucker down, too. Maybe I need a bigger vise.......

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Mar 15, 2004 | 04:19 PM

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At least a better vise

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Mar 15, 2004 | 10:08 PM

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Put the easy-out in a vise and tap the broken bolt off of it, it works for me. FSC

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Mar 16, 2004 | 10:13 PM

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Grind two sides of the bolt flat and put it back in the vise. Or put the easy-out in the vise and turn the bolt with a visegrip.

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