I got a bit of a problem and thought maybe somebody local can help me out.

I have a GTspec strut bar with some cross threaded screws on there that I need to cut off. I was trying to adjust the height on the bars and ended up cross threading the screws that connect to the brackets. I tried my best to unscrew it w/ hand tools but can't get it to budge. So my last resort is to cut off the screws. However, I do not have necessary tool such as an angle saw or any dremel, and sure don't want to purchase it just for this one task.

So I was wondering if anyone might have any tool that might handle a job like this. I really need to get this thing off asap so that I can put on the new screws I got from GTspec. My bars are kinda dangling around under my hood and the rattles are annoying the crap out of me.. I would REALLY appreciate if someone can help me get these damn screws off.

Thanks in advance!

-Jason

 

Take to a local shop if u don't have the right tools for the job

 

Go to a shop or ,get an easy out set at the hardware store, you'll need a drill and the right bit, if you dont have these quit now and go to a shop. Or put some heat to the bar to get it to expand a bit, then try backing off the screws.

If you stripped the threads you may need to tap some new ones in.....

G'luck

 

A shop tried to charge me 80 bucks for this job.. which should be a simple job if you have the right tool.
BTW are easy out sets pretty effective when removing stripped screws?? Do they just attach to any electric drill??

Damn I wanna fix this asap but very reluctant to pay 80 bucks for sucha simple task.

 

Yes, for the right situation, and yes. Go to a hardware store or auto parts store to show somebody what you are dealing with, and if they think the easy outs will work get them, or go by their advice. I cant tell if you stripped the threads and/or the head of the fastener, if you stripped any threads you may need new fasteners as well as possibly need to tap new threads.

 

Thanks for the help. Will try sometime this week and give you guys an update.