P1000 Door bolts

[Tuco69]

Ok, is it just me or did Honda use very cheap hardware. Was planning to swap out oem with RB3 parts. Got two bolts broken loose an third stripped head. Ideas on getting out with buying specialty socket?

 

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[Mudwing]

Ok, is it just me or did Honda use very cheap hardware. Was planning to swap out oem with RB3 parts. Got two bolts broken loose an third stripped head. Ideas on getting out with buying specialty socket?

Not sure where the broken bolt is, how accessible it is? But you may have to grind, drill, and easy out it. Maybe some heat to soften up loctite.

 

[Hondoman]

Ok, is it just me or did Honda use very cheap hardware. Was planning to swap out oem with RB3 parts. Got two bolts broken loose an third stripped head. Ideas on getting out with buying specialty socket?

I stripped the head of one of mine too. Honda torques them too much. I drilled the stripped head off, then the "stud" came out easily. I think i found a replacment bolt at home depot.

 

[Tuco69]

I stripped the head of one of mine too. Honda torques them too much. I drilled the stripped head off, then the "stud" came out easily. I think i found a replacment bolt at home depot.

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How did you drill it?

 

[Hondoman]

How did you drill it?

Use a bit slightly larger than the od of the threads and drill into the center of the head until the head comes off.

 

[Mopower58]

I used a 6 point socket with a ratchet to break mine lose then used a rechargeable impact to take them out and reinstall them.

 

[Tuco69]

Will be something to do this weekend, rain in the forecast. That an other undone mods. PITA, same bolt on opposite door did the same thing.

 

[Hondoman]

Will be something to do this weekend, rain in the forecast. That an other undone mods. PITA, same bolt on opposite door did the same thing.

Sometimes you can drive a 12 pt socket one size small onto a stripped bolt head with a hammer. It didnt work in my case but it might for you.

 

[RB3offroad]

Wow, I am sorry to hear this. I know some people have been saying how the bolts are way overtightened or even that they got wet and had a hard time backing out. Did you completely round the corners?

 

[RB3offroad]

You could also take a small file and try to refile some flats on the bolt and try to get a little smaller socket onto it. pb blast it maybe.
not sure if something like this would work either? I have never tried one personally

 

[Kilo427]

Ok, is it just me or did Honda use very cheap hardware. Was planning to swap out oem with RB3 parts. Got two bolts broken loose an third stripped head. Ideas on getting out with buying specialty socket?

It not uncommon has happened to me at least 4 times on the doors, drill it or hammer a small socket on it. Certainly would help to use a penetrating oil of some sort as well.

 

[Tuco69]

You could also take a small file and try to refile some flats on the bolt and try to get a little smaller socket onto it. pb blast it maybe.
View attachment 64265 not sure if something like this would work either? I have never tried one personally

Going to pick up an “easy out” from Irwin this week. Thx.

 

[Neohio]

Look for turbo sockets. They are designed for removing rounded off bolts.
Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-HANSON-BOLT-GRIP-Extractor-394001/dp/B0000CCXVZ/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[Mudwing]

One other way would be to cut into it to fit a big flat tip screw driver and impact it out. Just trying to help. Bolt extraction can become like surgery!