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How to remove front mud flaps W900L ?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Hanadarko, Sep 4, 2010.

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  1. Sep 4, 2010 #1
    Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    Guys, whats the secret/trick in removing those 3 large headed bolts that hold on the front 16" mud flaps?
    I have been soaking the nuts down with panther pi$$ but not sure what to hold the top of the bolt with? - its a rather LONG/LARGE slotted head..

    :biggrin_25524:
     
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  3. Sep 4, 2010 #2
    Les2

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    Flat head screwdriver....

    Are you really asking this question??
     
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  4. Sep 4, 2010 #3
    Hanadarko

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    Yes. The largest flat head I have wont stay in the slot. I am thinking of using a thin chisel or something. I dont want to damage this bolt...
    If I am not careful or use the correct tool, I will indeed damage these bolts.

    Now, if them come in S/S - then I might not care, but they are painted to match and not sure about replacing them. I have heard they are KW only....if you want that design..
     
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  5. Sep 4, 2010 #4
    RenegadeTrucker

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    A piece of steel held in a pair of vise grips is how I did mine,
     
    RenegadeTrucker, Sep 4, 2010
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    Hanadarko Thanks this.
  7. Sep 4, 2010 #5
    ky wildcat 4ever

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    -A good cold chisel in a good pair visegrips will get them out ...And as for breaking them put in a good ss bolt and forget it
     
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    Hanadarko Thanks this.
  8. Sep 4, 2010 #6
    Hanadarko

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    Ok, I actually picked up a nice size chisel today.
    Did you just replace the bolts with SS and like a fender washer or ?

    Thanks-
     
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  9. Sep 4, 2010 #7
    ky wildcat 4ever

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    I think they was 1/2 bolts about 1 1/2 long ..they are called a carriage bolts . They have a big head on them so you dont need a washer on hte outside but put a fender washer on the inside with a teflon nut
     
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  10. Sep 4, 2010 #8
    RenegadeTrucker

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    I belive you can order the right style bolts in stainless

    A fender washer and an ss bolt would work just fine though.
     
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  11. Sep 5, 2010 #9
    Hanadarko

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    Well they aint coming off...not sure what to do next. I dont mind destroying them but got to them them off someone....:biggrin_25521:
     
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  12. Sep 5, 2010 #10
    RenegadeTrucker

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    Take a dremmel with a cut off wheel and cut a slot perpandicular to the slot in the head right in the center. Then take a drill and use the slot to center the drill and drill the heads off.
     
    RenegadeTrucker, Sep 5, 2010
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