How to remove broken bolt (Head broke off)

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Sep 7, 2010 | 08:19 PM

MetalShield

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How to remove broken bolt (Head broke off)

Anyone have ideas on how to remove a broken bolt the head snapped off and the threads are still in the hole, nothing to grab on to.

Sep 8, 2010 | 03:36 PM

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Anyone have ideas on how to remove a broken bolt the head snapped off and the threads are still in the hole, nothing to grab on to.

Go to a good parts store and get a "Broken Bolt" remover. Be very careful so you don't ruin the threads when your trying to back the bolt out of the hole.

Sep 8, 2010 | 03:52 PM

MetalShield

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I got it out got a buddy of mine to weld to the bit of tread sticking out and just turned that out lol all good now

Sep 9, 2010 | 04:11 PM

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I got it out got a buddy of mine to weld to the bit of tread sticking out and just turned that out lol all good now

That's one way to do it. Glad you got it out

Sep 11, 2010 | 07:32 PM

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2 ideas:
drill a hole (1/8" or so) and either put a screw in the hole and continue turning till it pushes out the other side ...

or ...

go and get one of these Buy Cheap 5 PCS Broken Bolt Screw Extractor Remover Set,Bolt Extractor Set, Broken Bolt Extractor or similar