hi
i borrowed a freinds torque wrench to tighten the dinan strut brace i bought(used) all bolts were fine, one just sheared right off, i was wondering if i can drill it out and put another bolt
also, stripped the strut bolta bit (one of three) its holding, but the metel sure is soft, and i had the torque wrench set for 20 ft lbs, then my next setting would be proper 24 fl lbs
not impressed, with torque wrench or strut brace (and yes, the torque wren ch was tested earlier)
thanks
dan

 

Yes no choice but to drill it out, I would then find a set of bolts that is one size larger and tap all six holes to one size large and all should be OK.

 

You could drill out the bolt and replace it with a bolt / nut. the only issue is when you want to install or uninstall it as you almost need a second pair of hands. I survived like that for several months with no issues.

 

hi
can the strut bolt be taken out, or do i have to remove strut to replace it?
its holding, just a few threads gone, ill drill out the strut brace one
thanks
dan

 

The replacement strut mount is a cheap part (about $30). I'd go ahead and just buy a brand new one since you'll have to dissassemble the suspension to put a new bolt into the mount.

 

In my case the actual bolt itself pulled out so the hole was ready and waiting .