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Stripped Bolt Head Remover Sockets

Discussion in 'The Tool Shed' started by jzeber, Mar 28, 2023.

  1. jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

    I had to change a hub assembly on 2008 GMC Yukon XL. I watched a couple of you tube videos and it looked pretty straight forward. I removed the wheel, caliper and rotor. I was worried the axle nut (36mm) would be an issue. Impact did quick work of it. After spraying the 3 - 15mm hub bolts with liquid wrench I waited a day and went to work on them. I ended up stripping all 3 heads. I purchased the set below and was amazed at how well it worked. I was able to change the hub in under an hour.
    IRISFLY 10 Pcs Bolt and Nut Remover Set Extractor Expansion Set
     
  2. OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

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  3. jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

    I was actually impressed with the quality. The box is aluminum but the tool showed no damage at all and I was able to remove all 3 bolts that are supposed to be torqued to 133 ft # and rusty. I bought 3 new bolts along with the tool.
     
  4. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Those do work good. I never got a set but borrowed them when needed. Think we had a set at the shop at one point. Godsend for those stupid wheel locks when people loose them
     
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  5. vtxtasy

    vtxtasy oldbee 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    Put it on my Amazon wish list. (y)
     
  6. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Craftsman made a nice set of those at one point. Not sure that's still the case. I think my set dates from the 90's and if I had to guess, likely Lisle was the manufacturer.
     
  7. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member