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Topic: Socket Size for Spare Tire Tub Rear Bolts?

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Socket Size for Spare Tire Tub Rear Bolts?

Posted: 12/6/03 10:44pm Message 1 of 5
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What socket size do I need to remove the two big rear bolts that secure the spare tire tub?

Steve |headscratch|


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Socket Size for Spare Tire Tub Rear Bolts?

Posted: 12/7/03 6:36am Message 2 of 5
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I used an ajustable wrench on the part that holds the tub.


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
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Socket Size for Spare Tire Tub Rear Bolts?

Posted: 12/7/03 12:16pm Message 3 of 5
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Hey Brian,

I tried my big adjustable wrench. But no go. I think I'll need a 12 point socket. Wonder why GM used bolts with such strange shaped heads on these bolts. Could've just used bolts with regular hex heads. Dumb!

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Socket Size for Spare Tire Tub Rear Bolts?

Posted: 12/7/03 3:31pm Message 4 of 5
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Spray the threads with PB Blaster and use the flats where it attaches to the frame. They're are screwed into nuts welded to the frame so some heat could help but watch out because PB Blaster and WD40 are very flammable


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Socket Size for Spare Tire Tub Rear Bolts?

Posted: 12/10/03 9:25pm Message 5 of 5
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On mine the holes were threaded AND there were nuts threaded on the bolts. I backed the nuts off of the frame and the bolts then backed out easily with an open end wrench. I think the nuts are supposed to act like a lock down so the bolts don't back out of the threaded holes.

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