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Old 08-28-2011, 10:04 PM
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The toughest allens are the ones in the door post latch receiver. I have a little hammer impact device which I use for those and any other difficult nut bolt or allen head. It is very handy a couple of times a year!

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Old 08-29-2011, 02:25 AM
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Before removing those bolts its wise to, like everyone said, make sure they are cleaned out and etc. But also Give the heads a good whack with a hammer and then when you put the allen socket on tap it in place.

Then when removing get the breaker bar to the point where there is resistance on it and then a few taps with your hammer or good thumbs with your hands will usually break them free.
I've got a piece of 1/2" brass round stock I use to smack stubborn bolts with. The brass won't hurt the bolt, but the shock breaks them loose. I love allen heads, I tend to replace hex heads with allen heads in my projects.

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