You need to heat them with a torch before they’re removed. That’s just how red loctite works.Are people having the same issue with body mount bolts snapping due to red loctite like on the JLs when installing their rock sliders?
literally just broke mine today...forward passenger side, but somehow mine was on the install, not removal...dont really know what to do nowAre people having the same issue with body mount bolts snapping due to red loctite like on the JLs when installing their rock sliders?
My Ace Slider are due to arrive in a few weeks, plan on installing myself. I have MAP gas torch and butane torch, I suppose I can get a propane torch if needed, but just curious, would the MAP be too hot, I dont want to melt anything connected to bolt while trying to release the red loctite.You need to heat them with a torch before they’re removed. That’s just how red loctite works.
Heat the bolt to 550º to get the loctite to melt.My Ace Slider are due to arrive in a few weeks, plan on installing myself. I have MAP gas torch and butane torch, I suppose I can get a propane torch if needed, but just curious, would the MAP be too hot, I dont want to melt anything connected to bolt while trying to release the red loctite.
I had one that would not come out of that keeper for the life of me, would just spin in place forever.Just finished Rock Hard slider install and knowing people have broken body bolts it was pretty nerve wracking getting them out. I torched them with a butane torch for about a minute or so front and middle and a little longer in the back as those bolts are pretty long. Was able to get them out with a standard ratchet/no breaker bar necessary. Middle one is easy. Front and back were a pain. @jpfreak had the ultimate tip/reminder when you finally get the bolt unscrewed there is a plastic keeper holding it in - takes a little jolt with a pry bar to knock them out of place. Good luck with your install!
Heat released the red loctite reducing the risk of breaking the bolt upon removal. The keepers are plastic but we're still functional after I removed the bolts. I did not notice any issues.So, what is the heat going to do to the fastener and what damage to the JT by the heat up through bolt can occur?
Any update?literally just broke mine today...forward passenger side, but somehow mine was on the install, not removal...dont really know what to do now