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    I picked up a new set of rocker covers, and as i began undoing the bolts on the old ones, i noticed 3 of them are stripped, and i can't get them off. Any ideas as to how i can get them off? Ive considered driling them, but i'm concerened about pieces of the bolt entering the head....?

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    My first plan of attack would be: Those spring loaded super wrenches.
    Second: Use a dremel to cut a slot in the head of the bolt, then remove with an impact screwdriver.

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    Quote Originally Posted by camstatic View Post
    My first plan of attack would be: Those spring loaded super wrenches.
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    call dr. bolt he will get the bolts out without anything going into the head, and re thread it for you, and come to you

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    Try prising the bolt up by sticking a small screwdriver under the bolt head while undoing the bolt with a socket.
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    vice grips if that fails cut the head off and use an easyout ill bet if there that tight they will snap anyhow
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    Quote Originally Posted by woteva View Post
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