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Drivetrain LOTF Engine Damper-easy way to get bolt thru hole

Old Apr 25, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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LOTF Engine Damper-easy way to get bolt thru hole

For those that are having trouble getting that bolt on the front frame rail, here is an easy way.

-Get a tube of the appropriate diameter and stretch it over the threaded bolt.
-Direct it to the hole and pull through and have the bracket and nut ready and secure.
-Tighten/Torque
-DONE!

I can take pictures and explain to those that need it.
Carl
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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That is an awesome idea! Thanks for posting.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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I used a magnet to help hold the bolt in place (after I had used it to fish the block connection parts out of the skid plate about a hundred times ), but this would work pretty well too.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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yah, the magnet made it simple, I cant really see it any simpler.

What do you want it to go in by itself?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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I was using Stainless Steel so the magnet did not work that well.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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Then you need a stronger RARE EARTH magnet!
 
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