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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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I am wanting to change out the block off plates on my Borla but I am finding it very hard to get to the top bolt. What do you use to get the top bolt loose? There just isn't enough room under there. HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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ive had the same problem too. once you get it off, put some antiseize on it. busted knuckles is the only way i know to get it off
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I just can't seem to get on the bolt good enough to get it off.
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i was able to get a ractchet on it with a 3in extensoin. had no leverage though. i only adjusted it once though, to WIDE open
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Thas what I want Wide open!!
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defanetly put antiseize on once you get it off. andy you don't need the washers or nuts. I don't use them and my tip is really tight
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I always use a Craftsman wrench with no problems.
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ok I will have to try again
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I just used a long extension. There wasn't enough room up there for the ratchet, but a 12" extension worked fine.
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I just used a long extension. There wasn't enough room up there for the ratchet, but a 12" extension worked fine.

Yep, I probably did mine 15 times when I had my borla. 12" extension hits it perfect every time.
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I was able to get the job done. I got the 3 nuts off easy but had to use an impact on the studs. Thanks
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