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Old 07-24-2006, 11:22 AM
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Have to get to my alternator to replace it.. but I gotta disconnect my battery 1st. And the neg + pos bolts on it are completely stripped..

Any ideas on what to do w/ them?
Old 07-24-2006, 12:53 PM
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autozone sells a set of cutting sockets for 3/8s that should be able to bite into them and take them out. You will have to replace what you are removing, since the sockets will maul what is left of them but its better than nothing. I had to use those cutters on some locking lugs once. Big PITA but they are useful for remobing any damaged/stripped stuff.
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Use some pliers and pull them out and replace them with new ones.
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