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Originally Posted by phixion az
A lot of people are partially stripping their adjustment bolts (especially the passenger side.) This mod is incredibly simple but you will probably need some quality tools. I noticed a few things:
1) A 1/2" SAE socket seems to fit tighter on my truck than a 13mm Metric socket.
2) A 6 point socket has more surface contact than a 12 point, it might grip bolts better.
3) Use 3/8 or 1/2 inch sockets. I was using the smaller 1/4 sockets. 2 sheared tools later I borrowed a 3/8 set.
Solutions to stripped bolts:
1) Use an impact driver to remove, buy a new bolt, and reinstall.
2) Weld a piece of steel to the head that will allow you leverage.
3) Take it to Ford and let them mess with it.
Anyone have any more experience/solutions to this problem? I bench 185lbs and I struggle to move the passenger side bolt any further!
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Can you just take the bolt out? Or do you need the unloading tool?