Stubborn stepside bolts. Need suggestions...

[kevandkaye]

Hi all, looking for some advice or help on what to do here. My '93 GMC step side panel bracket bolts are refusing to let go. I soaked the threads for days and so far I've broken two #40 torx sockets and stripped two bolt heads. Should I just get new side panels, or is there a special trick for these. The side panels are in good shape and I don't want to destroy them unless that's the only option..... I may just remove the whole bed, but I was hoping for disassembly to paint everything.

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[twiztid92chevy]

your best bet in my opinion is to go at it with a cut off wheel if you cant get them to move. Cut at the heads like a phillips screwdriver and break them off, then worry bout gettin the bolts out with vice grips, or drill em out and retap.

[Cecil-tucky]

You could try heating it up and get it real hot then get a wax candle and let the wax seep through into the threads. when it cools itll stay down there and help ease getting them out