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Kelly Fettes

Feb 27, 2019 07:16 PM

Can't get the hatch struts off

Trying to replace the hatch strut on my 05 Town and Country. I have spray lubed the bolts, tried the torx bit, tried the locking pliers. Can I drill them out? Does anyone have any other ideas?

daveandbarb

Oct 20, 2023 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelly Fettes (Post 109637)

Trying to replace the hatch strut on my 05 Town and Country. I have spray lubed the bolts, tried the torx bit, tried the locking pliers. Can I drill them out? Does anyone have any other ideas?

Before drilling try......Heat, lightly tap with a hammer, WD-40 and more Heat (cook the WD-40 into the threads). If you end up drilling, you can go smaller then hammer in an allen wrench in and twist out the bolt...

CHRYSLER TECH

Oct 20, 2023 09:45 AM

What do you mean tried a torques bolt? did you strip the old one out?

ggoose

Oct 20, 2023 07:27 PM

Suggest a real penetrating oil, Kroil, PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench and not WD-40.

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