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Bolt won't budge - pittycheria_imp - 07-03-2017

So I have been trying to install OEM crash guards on my 2017. The bolt on the frame will not budge. This is the second one down (black bolt) on the frame. Dumb question, it's counter clockwise for loosen right ?!! - any ideas how I can open this bolt. It's a 14mm , I am using a socket and ratchet.

Successfully completed by 600 mile oil change , super easy.


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RE: Bolt won't budge - Houtman_imp - 07-03-2017

(07-03-2017, 09:39 AM)pittycheria_imp Wrote: So I have been trying to install OEM crash guards on my 2017. The bolt on the frame will not budge. This is the second one down (black bolt) on the frame. Dumb question, it's counter clockwise for loosen right ?!! - any ideas how I can open this bolt. It's a 14mm , I am using a socket and ratchet.

Successfully completed by 600 mile oil change , super easy.


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Loosen the nut first

RE: Bolt won't budge - mininsx_imp - 07-03-2017

Whack it with a hammer, that'll usually work. It's probably got Loctite on it.

RE: Bolt won't budge - Stichill - 07-03-2017

I would recommend an air or electric impact wrench.

Bolt won't budge - pittycheria_imp - 07-03-2017

Shows what a dufus I am , had to loosen nut first !- thank you houtman[Image: 7f0e586f01b4bb89b8d6145f589bb48c.png][Image: 19e0477676053ab14408b3722694d42b.png]


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RE: Bolt won't budge - clearviewx - 07-03-2017

I did the same thing installing mine. I'm a member of the club too.

RE: Bolt won't budge - kennyw - 07-05-2017

The bolt has the torque of the nut plus the weight of the engine, plus friction in the misaligned holes stopping it from turning. Loosening the nut helps remove two of the three forces.

Bolt won't budge - pittycheria_imp - 07-05-2017

(07-05-2017, 04:58 AM)kennyw_imp Wrote: The bolt has the torque of the nut plus the weight of the engine, plus friction in the misaligned holes stopping it from turning. Loosening the nut helps remove two of the three forces.


Thanks makes sense and brings memories of physics class !


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