watchamakalit Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Does anyone have a solution to remove these troublesome fastners? I have several in this condition and havent found a way to remove them yet. My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZJeff Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 The method I would use is tedious, but would duplicate factory retention capabilities: 1. With Drexel tool or similar, grind surface of broken stud so a flat surface is present. 2. Using a punch, carefully create a divot in the center of the dressed stud face to allow drilling. 3. Drill a a small pilot hole (3/32”) on the divot. After the pilot hole is about 5/16” deep, start making the hole bigger with larger drills until the stud is entirely drilled out of the fiberglass header. 4. Clean the hole out to remove all drilling residue. 5. Cut a piece of “all thread” of the same diameter and length as the drilled-out broken stud. 6. Using “JB Weld” or similar, glue the stud into the hole. Allow to dry, and enjoy the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Fill with JB Steel Stick, let stand overnight, drill and tap. You'll find cheap core bits at HD or Lowes in the tile dept or in the bit isle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVPete Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 I drilled around them, got out with pliers, filled with epoxy/chopped fiberglass mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZJeff Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 4 hours ago, Jeep Driver said: Fill with JB Steel Stick, let stand overnight, drill and tap. You'll find cheap core bits at HD or Lowes in the tile dept or in the bit isle. That’s cute. I have never seen one before. I am not a bit fan of drilling and tapping resins. That’s why most manufacturers use brass inserts when they need threaded holes in plastic resin pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liketosmash Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 I ended up drilling small holes all around the broken screw until I could get it out. Take care as you can lose a lot of drill bits this way. I then filled with hot glue because I'm lazy and its fast. Been holding up just fine. When putting screws back in it helps to put some liquid wrench etc. Those screws just seem to bind putting them back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLT Lulu Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 PO just drilled new holes as close to the originals as they could. I'm not impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I just used drywall screws and run it. But I'm just a redneck i reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmb2485 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Just did one of these today when one of those screws snapped while I was replacing turn signal sockets. I drilled a very small pilot hole through the center of the broken off screw, then used a larger left handed drill bit and the broken screw caught and backed out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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