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Originally Posted by message
I replaced my tank straps over the weekend and sheared off the bolts in the process despite my efforts to loosen them carefully.
I then used a punch and a large hammer to knock the sheared bolt and nut free inside the frame rail after reverse drill bits and easy outs failed.
As you can access the location via openings in the frame I used a magnetic pick up tool to align new hardware (fender washer + nylon nut + bolt) for the new strap.
I will be doing the same operation for all of the tank skid bolts I sheared off as well.
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Originally Posted by MikeinNH67
This is what I did. Couple whacks with the BFH and a punch and the tack welded nut was gone. Dropped a long bolt through the hole from the inside with a magnetic pickup tool. Attached the strap with a nut and cut off the excess. The rear one was much harder for me as the metal was rusted enough that it broke off the tab. That one took welding.
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I plan on doing what you both did and just knocking out that weld nut, do you mind linking me to a similar punch you guys used? The ones I have now are smaller ones and would not work.
