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Bumper Tube Fixing?
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 9:16 pm
by margriff
Can someone tell me how the bumper tubes, that stick out of the front panel, are attached to the body. I can not get the big nut that fastens the back part of the bumper off. Its rusted solid and the angles are sheared off the nut. I might need to grind the whole thing off and buy a new bumper tube
Someone heeeeeeelp!!!
Re: Bumper Tube Fixing?
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 9:20 pm
by John.n
use nut breaker and replace the nut? would save replacing the whole thing.
Regards,
John
Re: Bumper Tube Fixing?
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 9:34 pm
by margriff
What is and where do I get a Nut Breaker? P.S. Thanks for response John.
Re: Bumper Tube Fixing?
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 9:39 pm
by Coalmossian
Look up "Nut Splitter" on eBay. Even if you don't buy from there it will show you what you're looking for next time you visit your toolshop..........which sounds as though it could be quite soon! The actual bumper mounting rods and their brackets are welded to the front of the inner wheel arches and to the tie-plates respectively. There was actually a brand new, unused pair listed recently on eBay and I don't think they sold, but definitely go the nut-splitter way first!
Good luck!
Re: Bumper Tube Fixing?
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 9:41 pm
by bmcecosse
Apply HEAT - lots of it - and a stillson wrench.....
Re: Bumper Tube Fixing?
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 9:49 pm
by margriff
No worries. I've Googled them:)
Re: Bumper Tube Fixing?
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:00 pm
by margriff
Bought a nut splitter, £10 from BMS or is it BSM...? MY NEW FAVORITE TOOL.
Re: Bumper Tube Fixing?
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:03 pm
by chesney
A lot of people don't like them but I find them marvellous little contraptions
