AK49BWL
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This here be someone who's never touched a welder in his 31 years of life, so the bar for me is so high it doesn't even exist 
Busted T47 seat belt bolts....
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454cid
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This here be someone who's never touched a welder in his 31 years of life, so the bar for me is so high it doesn't even exist
Not even causally running your hand across one in Harbor Freight???
AK49BWL
GMT400 Forever!
Actually, I'm gonna freak some of y'all out here saying this I'm sure, but I've never stepped foot in a Harbor Freight before eitherNot even causally running your hand across one in Harbor Freight???
454cid
Sooper Pooper
Actually, I'm gonna freak some of y'all out here saying this I'm sure, but I've never stepped foot in a Harbor Freight before either
Sometimes you can get at the back with a Vise Grip. Cut off wheel, file belt or die grinder to get the belt off then deal with what's left. Otherwise bite the bullet and take it to a shop.
I have removed hundreds with T50. Selecting the wrong size is very common with torx. Clean them out with a pick tool, blow them out, tap the T50 in with a hammer to be sure it is fully seated, it is very important to keep the bit perpendicular to the bolt when applying force. A wire brush or penetrating oil on the back can help. If you can heat the nut plate (not the bolt) it can also help.
Most beginners don't clean, tap or keep perpendicular and strip them out.
I have removed hundreds with T50. Selecting the wrong size is very common with torx. Clean them out with a pick tool, blow them out, tap the T50 in with a hammer to be sure it is fully seated, it is very important to keep the bit perpendicular to the bolt when applying force. A wire brush or penetrating oil on the back can help. If you can heat the nut plate (not the bolt) it can also help.
Most beginners don't clean, tap or keep perpendicular and strip them out.
sewlow
Bitchin' Stitchin'
Seat belt bolts...grrr.
Seat belt bolts in a 23+ y.o. 4x4...GRRR.
Pick up one of these.
Manual Impact Driver.
Indispensable for getting those ******'s out.
Around $20.00 for a cheap one, but spend a bit more for a good one.
Cheap ones don't stand up too well to a 5lb. sledge, which is what I prefer to use.
Much better than that 'Kiddie Hammer' pictured. Have to swing those pretty hard to, well, make an impact!
Don't have to swing a sledge as hard to be effective, especially important when you note how close the grip is to the top. Be off just the slightest bit on the swing & it's creative cursing time.
Soak the bolt for a day or so before with some PB Blaster or Moove-it. Top side & bottom side.
A 6" long 3/8" extension will make working in that tight area in there a bunch easier.
Wear safety goggles.
Seat belt bolts in a 23+ y.o. 4x4...GRRR.
Pick up one of these.
Manual Impact Driver.
Indispensable for getting those ******'s out.
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Around $20.00 for a cheap one, but spend a bit more for a good one.
Cheap ones don't stand up too well to a 5lb. sledge, which is what I prefer to use.
Much better than that 'Kiddie Hammer' pictured. Have to swing those pretty hard to, well, make an impact!
Don't have to swing a sledge as hard to be effective, especially important when you note how close the grip is to the top. Be off just the slightest bit on the swing & it's creative cursing time.
You must be registered for see images attach
Soak the bolt for a day or so before with some PB Blaster or Moove-it. Top side & bottom side.
A 6" long 3/8" extension will make working in that tight area in there a bunch easier.
Wear safety goggles.
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sewlow
Bitchin' Stitchin'
Had to do that a few times too!
AK49BWL
GMT400 Forever!
I was hoping not to go that route but I will if I have to... I already chased all the other holes and their bolts so those will go easier next time around.
My tahoe had both driver and pax belts frayed. There are two types of torx tips. Higher strength tip has a flatter bottom to fit tightet in screw head for more torque to be applied. The anchor bolt your removing, same for me. Pax side came out, but driver side broke one torxbit, then said naw I'll just make twist marks in your second bit. The third bit broke center out of screw. Okay ef ewe. Next 7/16 drill off head of screw, use sharp tooth pliers, vise grip and screw out through floor board to outside of cab. Will not go back with torx.
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