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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 07:16 PM
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Default 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?
 
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Old Oct 20, 2023 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Kelly Fettes
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...
 
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Old Oct 20, 2023 | 09:45 AM
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What do you mean tried a torques bolt? did you strip the old one out?
 
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Old Oct 20, 2023 | 07:27 PM
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Suggest a real penetrating oil, Kroil, PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench and not WD-40.
 
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