Radiator support bolts?
nodollaznosense
12-10-2005, 08:43 PM
How many of them are there. Off top I see the 2 in the front on each side connecting to the fender, 3 underneath on each side... are there any more? thanks for the help
dugie6551
12-11-2005, 09:59 AM
What year is your truck? That may make a difference.
Are you trying to remove the rad saddle?
On the 82'-93' S10 trucks there are:
A. (2) main bolts at the bottom that bolt to the frame supports.
B. (4) bolts for each fender - (3) on the front and (1) on top.
C. (3) bolts on the bottom on each side to support the front of the inner wheel well.
D. (4) small bolts connecting the top fan shroud to the rad support.
Are you trying to remove the rad saddle?
On the 82'-93' S10 trucks there are:
A. (2) main bolts at the bottom that bolt to the frame supports.
B. (4) bolts for each fender - (3) on the front and (1) on top.
C. (3) bolts on the bottom on each side to support the front of the inner wheel well.
D. (4) small bolts connecting the top fan shroud to the rad support.
nodollaznosense
12-11-2005, 11:06 AM
^very thorough answer I appreciate it, I didn't see those 2 connecting to the frame support at first, they are up in there...
dugie6551
12-11-2005, 01:25 PM
^very thorough answer I appreciate it, I didn't see those 2 connecting to the frame support at first, they are up in there...
They are reached from the front, behind the bumper.
They are reached from the front, behind the bumper.
nodollaznosense
12-11-2005, 07:44 PM
Now I have a NEW problem...the left bolt from the bottom connecting to the frame is stripped on both sides, can you believe that luck? the hardest bolts on the whole front end, one is stripped, so right now everything is off except that...I guess some serious liquid wrench and prayers? any other ideas?>
balls_to_the_wall
12-11-2005, 08:34 PM
Vice-grips or a Torch.
nodollaznosense
12-11-2005, 09:52 PM
How do you torch a bolt out? I have drilled one out before but that seems unlikely in this specific case, even vice grips as an option is kinda slim because of the bolt locations and the fact that the body is twisted up from the collision leaving little room to work...I know I have a small propane torch laying around, but not actual torches....just wondering thank you
nodollaznosense
12-11-2005, 09:53 PM
by the way, i dont need to save the bolt or the radiator support...both are garbage because I have the new one, so whatever it takes it doesnt matter
balls_to_the_wall
12-11-2005, 10:27 PM
Just like you would cut steel. Heat it up, and cut it out.
dugie6551
12-12-2005, 08:18 AM
Try using a grinder with a cut-off wheel on the bolt head underneath the truck. Cut the bolt head in half, or quarters, then use a pry bar or air chisel to remove the bolt.
If your not going to save the rad support then you can cut it, pry it to get to the bolt. Take out some of your frustrations on it !!!!! :cya:
Your propane torch will not work, the flame is to small and not hot enough.
If your not going to save the rad support then you can cut it, pry it to get to the bolt. Take out some of your frustrations on it !!!!! :cya:
Your propane torch will not work, the flame is to small and not hot enough.
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