Using an impact wrench is best just be gentle with the trigger to avoid shearing the bolt head off. Get it flush with the bolt then remove as you normally would. You find one that just won’t quite fit over the head of the bolt or nut and then you pound it on with a hammer (as straight as possible). Many different brands and styles, but all basically do the same thing– bite into the metal and remove the bolt or nut regardless of how rounded it is.īasically, if you are able to fit a socket on the bolt then the absolute best method is to use these damaged fastener type sockets they make specifically for removing rounded nuts and bolts. Removal Guide With Photos: The perfect candidate for rounded bolt extractor sockets, aka turbo sockets, extractors etc.
Turn it liquid with an oxy-acetylene torch (this is more for professionals with experience).Air Hammer (Rivot Gun) with super long chisel bit bite into the side of the rounded bolt and hammer it loose.Use a Flank Bite Combination Wrench Set (these work great for tight spaces on wrenches can fit).Knipex Cobra Pliers or similar strong grip pliers and remove.Use a set of “lock-on” sockets if you don’t have a damaged bolt extractor set.You can easily do more harm than good with vice grips if you try to remove a nut or bolt that is torqued super tightly with vice grips. This will not work on bolts torqued down super tight or super badly rounded bolts. Use Vice Grips and grab the fastener as tight as possible and remove normally.Hammer on a smaller socket and remove the rounded bolt.Use a Damaged Bolt Remover Socket Set– the best is the Irwin Damaged Extractor Set on Amazon.Use the proper socket or the box end of the wrench to avoid slipping.īest Methods for Removing Rounded Nuts & Bolts in Tight Spaces: Open-ended wrenches are not for breaking big bolts or tight fasteners loose.Cheap sockets and 12 point sockets and wrenches are more likely to round off nuts and bolts. Avoid rounding off bolts by using 6-point sockets and high-quality wrenches.
BOLT REMOVER HOW TO
A mix of ATF and Acetone works as well ( click here to read how to mix your own penetrating oil).
Also, spray penetrating oil and let it soak in.Get the bolt or nut red hot with a torch before trying to remove it. Step back and think about it for a second before attacking it. Having a plan to remove the rounded bolt is the best starting point.
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