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tweir · 09-01-2006, 03:40 AM

Here is a little trick if you cut off a bolt to shorten it: Run a nut down on the threads past your cut line before you cut off the bolt. Once the bolt is cut off, then remove the nut. The nut acts like a "thread-chaser" and cleans up the threads so you can re-start the nut later.

Thomas J.
'05 3500 DRW Duramax Crew Cab
'04 Montana 3685 FL
"What WAS the greastest thing BEFORE sliced bread?"

09-01-2006, 03:40 AM	#8
tweir Montana Fan Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Marcos Posts: 327 M.O.C. #572	Here is a little trick if you cut off a bolt to shorten it: Run a nut down on the threads past your cut line before you cut off the bolt. Once the bolt is cut off, then remove the nut. The nut acts like a "thread-chaser" and cleans up the threads so you can re-start the nut later. Thomas J. '05 3500 DRW Duramax Crew Cab '04 Montana 3685 FL "What WAS the greastest thing BEFORE sliced bread?"