Help with dual stabilizer install

[Gren71]

So I got my 3/8 adapter for my 1/2 breaker bar and new torx set (this T50 was thicker then one I had the first time so maybe that was the issue before ) and that bolt broke loose at about 30lbs and the whole passenger side was smooth sailing until I got to the other side. I totally stripped the drivers door on first try and the bar got loose on second try causing me to slip and put a 3" scrape in my paint. I'm totally ticked off. I guess I could try to dremel a flat head or drill it out. Idk if I wanna cause my self more headaches or take it to the shop at this point .

Well this is what one side looks like at least

brutal. At least once you get the steps on it should cover the scratches.Theres also always mopar touche up paint!

id give it up and go to a shop at this point...that bolt is stripped something awful. May aswell pay a half hours labor and just get it done and over with

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[Uparms]

Nah I guess I gotta take a trip to the store. This door hinge thing is ticking me off more than the stabilizer. Do you think this bolt still has a chance? Before and after

The t50 literally warped at the head. I figured if anything the impact wrench would of been the superior way to do this job.

Turn it in the opposite direction (ON)(RIGHT) just to get it to move a little, then slowly come back the other way to try and get more movement off.

 

[Deleted member 30519]

Turn it in the opposite direction (ON)(RIGHT) just to get it to move a little, then slowly come back the other way to try and get more movement off.

That was the side I already did today. I stripped the other side 10x worse since that post.

 

[Deleted member 30519]

I had my mechanic friend come over and he said he wanted to drill big enough bit through and by time it reaches the thread it will break loose but he wouldn't continue because he said I needed a bigger bit. To be continued.

 

[jarjarstinks]

What finally worked for you? I'm having the exact same issue trying to install the Body Armor Hinge Steps and 1 bolt out of 4 on each side have stripped. I've tried all the suggestions - heating up the bolt (nothing), manual impact driver (didn't budge), drill extractor bit (broke)... Any tips?

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