robp823 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 ok first time cab removal on a 6.4.I printed the procedure right off pts and followed step by step.I'm up to removing the body bolts and did exactly what they said and didnt not use air tools to remove bolts but they all still spun with the nuts.I'm down to my last 2 bolts in the front and would't ya know it the nuts are spinning with the bolts.The only problem now is im having trouble fitting a socket over the nuts.Wonder if you guys have run into any problems with this???Any suggestions on how to get the front two bolts out up next to the radiator would be appreciated thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregKneupper Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Ahh yes. Of course the two shittiest nuts to get to are the ones that spin the most. At least for me. I get them out by removing the headlights and I have a 7/8 wrench that I bent to hold the nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustedKnucklez Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 once you get them out, replace the cage nut. The new ones appear to be updated and don't spin as easy. That bent 7/8 wrench is the easiest/only way I know of to get them out. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robp823 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 ok looks like im bendin up a 7/8's wrench tommarow thanks boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Bruene Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I've only ever spun the front ones... I just remove the headlamps and hold the nut with a big-assed pry bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I have only spun one and it was a front nut. That was before the no air tool warning and knowing to heat the bolts. I recently began hitting the bolts with rust penetrant as those holes in the under body provide access. The last cab I raised the bolts had that dry, tight skipping thing going on and they were really hard to turn. After a little spray things smoothed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robp823 Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 yea i would get them started then after a few turns the cage nut would just start spinnin with the bolt from now on i will use some heat and penetrating oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregH Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Also, there is a temptation to push your socket onto the bolt head with some force... Try to resist this if you can - pushing the cage nut upwards will start to spread the cage, and make the nut slip that much easier.. There was a suggestion I read somewhere that you might try. Set the truck back down on the ground, and position the lift on the body. Raise the lift until it contacts the body, then go a half inch or so more. This will load the body bolts, and help keep the nuts pulled down into their cages while you take the bolts out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 That is a good idea Greg. But I am a purist and remove body bolts completely by hand and laying on my back and wrenching these bolts out is just not feasible. They do require a bit of torque to get them going and good footing on the floor. The reason I think using any power tool is that you lose the ability to feel the bolt. If I feel a bolt is fighting me I can apply more heat or penetrant. I realize that this is a flat rate time killer but I would rather spend a little extra time getting these bolts out the first time with no cage bolt casualties. Who wants to waste time fucking around with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin phillips Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I had the same trouble with those two front bolts.snap on makes a slim 7/8 low torque wrench that will go in with no bending and works super for about thirty eight bucks. Mine has held up well for four or so trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony302600 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 All you need is /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/flamethrower.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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