Help: Removing Shackle Bolts??

[MAXX IT OUT]

Any of you guys had the bolts in the shackles cease up so bad you can get them loose? At the mount I am contemplating lifting the bed up so i can pound them out with mini sledge, but i would like to avoid that if possible. Any other suggestion to get them loose, before I try that?

 

[Ne-max]

I had to cut 2 of the bolts yesturday.

 

[clrussell]

Lol I just ran into this problem today.. Hoping some pb blaster soak will let it come free.. If not its air hammer time..

 

[MAXX IT OUT]

Lol I just ran into this problem today.. Hoping some pb blaster soak will let it come free.. If not its air hammer time..

I have tried both, maybe I need to be more persistent. How have you guys been cutting them off? Then just hammer them out and replace with Grade 8?

 

[clrussell]

I have tried both, maybe I need to be more persistent. How have you guys been cutting them off? Then just hammer them out and replace with Grade 8?

Last ones we couldn't get out we pulled the bed and beat em out.. Then replaces with grade 8

 

[MAXX IT OUT]

Last ones we couldn't get out we pulled the bed and beat em out.. Then replaces with grade 8

I guess i will have to get that a try the next time i get chance. The last thing i tried was using a impact gun to brake them loose, maybe i need a bigger impacted.

 

[SoCalMike]

I replaced mine with 9/16 grade8 bolts. Fit perfect almost to perfect. Lubed everything with anti seize before install. I think a m14 bolt would fit better with a little more wiggle room. But I could not find a m14 grade 10.9 in 4 1/2 inch long semi threaded bolt.