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Never seen bolts like this

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by LoneRanger, Apr 23, 2019.

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  1. Apr 23, 2019 #1
    LoneRanger

    LoneRanger Road Train Member

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    how do you take these off?

    I’m trying to remove these brackets so I can hang my APU never seen this type of bolts
     

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  3. Apr 23, 2019 #2
    buddyd157

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    huck bolts, have to be cut off.

    they are supposed to be sturdier than the average nut/bolt combo

    [​IMG]
     
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    TruckerPete1990

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    Huck bolts cut the side(Where the nut should be). Easy to cut off and put normal bolts back on. My old 07 9400 had these
     
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  5. Apr 23, 2019 #4
    starmac

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    Hmmm, most trucks are put together with them, the last 20 or more years. Torch makes short work of them when needed.
     
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  7. Apr 23, 2019 #5
    Bakerman

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    Yup, take the hot wrench to it
     
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  8. Apr 23, 2019 #6
    LoneRanger

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    Thanks guys.
     
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  9. Apr 23, 2019 #7
    scottied67

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    Check out what they used in 1924 and what we replaced in 1997...

     
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  10. Apr 23, 2019 #8
    rcelmo

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    Cut-off wheel works good too.
     
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  11. Apr 23, 2019 #9
    Cattleman84

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    Yep, smoke wrench makes quick work of them.
     
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  12. Apr 23, 2019 #10
    LoneRanger

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    Got a pic of a cut off wheel tool? I think I’m gonna need to go shopping.

    Never mind should have just googled


    Guess I’m going shopping
     
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