@#!@#$ Mufflers!!

Gonzo · 04-17-2012, 11:05 PM

The good news . . . my hitch arrived today.

The bad news . . . some freaking moron at the plant cross threaded the crap out of 1 of my muffler bolts to the point it wouldn't even tighten. Wound up having to use a regular bolt and nut.

On another note, the hitch is great and fits perfect. (ordered from Chuckster) Also ordered a flag mount for PGR rides.

**ringadingh** · 04-18-2012, 08:01 AM

Stripped bolts are a nuisance, but it sounds like yours was an easy fix. Some can be a real pain depending were they are, such as an exhaust stud.

Gonzo · 04-18-2012, 09:00 AM

Yeah, it wasn't too bad. I thought about trying to drill, tap, and use a larger bolt, but since there was barely enough room to use another nut on the back, I went with that option. I want to change the mufflers anyway. Once I put the new mufflers on - no more stripped threads.

04-17-2012, 11:05 PM	#1
Gonzo Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 101	@#!@#$ Mufflers!! The good news . . . my hitch arrived today. The bad news . . . some freaking moron at the plant cross threaded the crap out of 1 of my muffler bolts to the point it wouldn't even tighten. Wound up having to use a regular bolt and nut. On another note, the hitch is great and fits perfect. (ordered from Chuckster) Also ordered a flag mount for PGR rides. __________________ "Gonzo" Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-18-2012, 08:01 AM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Stripped bolts are a nuisance, but it sounds like yours was an easy fix. Some can be a real pain depending were they are, such as an exhaust stud. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-18-2012, 09:00 AM	#3
Gonzo Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 101	Yeah, it wasn't too bad. I thought about trying to drill, tap, and use a larger bolt, but since there was barely enough room to use another nut on the back, I went with that option. I want to change the mufflers anyway. Once I put the new mufflers on - no more stripped threads. __________________ "Gonzo"
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