Striped Motor Mount Bolt

[Kevin Q]

I'm in the middle of the body lift and motor mount lift. I removed the top drivers side bolt and went underneath to remove the bottom. I am using the correct sized ratchet and I am pretty sure that the bolt was striped before I started. What the heck do I do now?

 

[Daryl]

Is the hole just stripped of threads or is the boss broken?

 

[Kevin Q]

Is the hole just stripped of threads or is the boss broken?

The bolt head I believe it striped.

 

[Daryl]

I’m not following you, the head of the bolt that you put the socket on is rounded off?

 

[Kevin Q]

Yes, the hex head of the bolt is rounded off.

 

[Daryl]

Okay, are you using a 12-point or 6-point socket?

 

[Kevin Q]

I went back out there and got it off. I think I was using too long of an extension which was causing it to angle a little.

Honestly, this one is making me a little nervous. I don't really like being under the Jeep while removing the mounts. All I have left to do on the drivers side is remove the bolts from the motor, swap in the new mount, and replace.

 

[RobertJ]

I've had good luck with these type of extractors along with my impact wrench.

 

[pagrey]

The problem is nuts and we're talking about bolts if you know what I mean.

 

[Goatman]

Be sure to have jack stands and have the engine supported and you'll have no worry about being underneath.