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Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by tuckertravis, May 16, 2018.

  1. May 16, 2018 at 9:10 PM
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    was checking inside the fender for making more room for tires and had it all apart and while putting it back together I snapped off one of the nuts for one of the two bigger bolts that hold the bumper in place. I was giving it some pretty good force while tightening so now I can't get it apart and it's just free spinning but still not right enough to hold the bumper secure. Any ideas?

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  2. May 16, 2018 at 9:21 PM
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    You snapped the bolt head off? Is that what I read?
     
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  3. May 16, 2018 at 9:35 PM
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    No the nut that bolt screws into. The bolt is fine.
     
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  4. May 16, 2018 at 9:46 PM
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    So the nut that you circled is free spinning?
     
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  5. May 16, 2018 at 9:50 PM
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    Correct
     
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  6. May 16, 2018 at 9:54 PM
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    Are you NOT able to use a socket with long extension to hold it in place while tightening the bolt?
     
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  7. May 16, 2018 at 9:56 PM
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    I was trying but I couldn't find a socket to fit the square nut. I gave up for the night. Got frustrated and didn't want to mess anything up further. I'll give it another go tomorrow.
     
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  8. May 16, 2018 at 9:58 PM
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  9. May 16, 2018 at 9:59 PM
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    Is the square nut still attached? It sound stripped..
     
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  10. May 16, 2018 at 10:00 PM
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    The way I understood is that the spot welds broke so the nut is spinning.
     
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  11. May 16, 2018 at 10:02 PM
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    No it came loose. Looked like it was held in place on each corner by what looked like small welds but I put enough force to break them loose when I undoubtedly cross threaded it. And of course a very hard to get spot.
     
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  12. May 16, 2018 at 10:04 PM
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    A pair of vise grip might work.
     
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  13. May 16, 2018 at 10:05 PM
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    Well, sounds like it's the perfect time for an aftermarket bumper upgrade.:anonymous:
     
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  14. May 16, 2018 at 10:12 PM
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    Ha yes eventually
     
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    Several solutions. Get a lock washer underneath the nut. Loctite the threads of the bolt. Get a Nylock nut.

    Use a little less torque next time.
     
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  16. May 16, 2018 at 10:23 PM
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    Also, possibly some JB weld.
     
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  17. May 16, 2018 at 10:26 PM
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    Get a torque wrench? :D
     
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    Eh, tight is tight.
     
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  20. May 17, 2018 at 5:58 AM
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    Once u get that square nut off, possibly take to hardware store (ACE) n match it, maybe weld it back? don't have a welder? Or any friends or family have a welder to tack weld it?
     
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  21. May 17, 2018 at 6:39 AM
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    Hey @tuckertravis check out the thread San Antonio Meets in case you didn't know there is a meet coming up in Abilene on the 19th
     
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  22. May 17, 2018 at 7:30 AM
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    If welding is not an option perhaps rivet nut might do the trick. Something like this for example.
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    You dont have a crescent wrench?
     
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    I was picturing vice grips. I haven’t looked but I guess it must be in it difficult location. I am a plumber by trade so I’m used to obscure and difficult areas to work in. I bet you I would get that off quick.
     
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