can't get smittybilt XRC rock sliders off..

AdventuresWithReid

Member

• May 10, 2017

• #1

Removing my Smittybilt XRC rock sliders and having issues remove the rear bolt. The front two came off no problem (16mm) and I jacked up the jeep so the long arm wasn't in the way of the forward rear bolt.. but the most rear bolt will not come off. It keeps slipping and I don't want to strip it.. ideas? It is very tight fit up there with the socket..

:thinking:

 

notnalc68

That dude from Mississippi

• May 10, 2017

• #2

Is it metric or imperial? Nevermind. That's metric, right? Can you try a standard socket that is just a smidgen too small, and beat it into the nut?


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Last edited: May 10, 2017

Apdski

New member

• May 10, 2017

• #3

soak it with breakfree? couldnt hurt I imagine

 

black pearl

Hooked

• May 10, 2017

• #4

Sawzall...


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WJCO

Meme King

• May 10, 2017

• #5

Short socket with a wobbly adapter.

 

Jaybird 11

Caught the Bug

• May 10, 2017

• #6

Try and find a 6 point socket instead of the 12 in the pic. If the 6 point fits tight try a impact gun if you can.

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Judesign

Caught the Bug

• May 11, 2017

• #7

Wobble bit with an extension. Impact if you have it


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JKcity

New member

• May 11, 2017

• #8

I just took some Smitty's off mine and used a 5/8 spark plug socket. They were making a god awful squeel squeak noise.

 

AdventuresWithReid

Member

• May 11, 2017

• #9

Gunna go to a buddies who has an impact gun this weekend and hopefully finish the removal!

 

bouche03

Member

• May 11, 2017

• #10

Smittybilt. Enought said

 

AdventuresWithReid

Member

• May 12, 2017

• #11

Jaybird 11 said:

Try and find a 6 point socket instead of the 12 in the pic. If the 6 point fits tight try a impact gun if you can.

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Thanks. Tried this and it worked

 

Jaybird 11

Caught the Bug

• May 12, 2017

• #12

Glad you got them off!

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JKcity

New member

• May 23, 2017

• #13

I just wanted to come back and say that my steps were not the squeek. Pure coincidence that the noise started when I installed them. After two tries at the dealer, it's brand new with 500 miles it turned out to be a catalytic converter. The heat shield had some bad welds. New catalytic and no more noise. Covered under warranty of course. The techs initial guess was transmission so this turned out much better.