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82swampthing · 01-28-2010, 11:14 AM

hey, I'm changing the cab mounts in my 82 k20 , i got the back bolts out , but the front 2 snapped . is there any other way to get the bolts out other than drilling them , like cutting a acess panel in the floor like i had to in the back. thanks

chevymotocross · 01-28-2010, 11:43 AM

That's what I had to do with my truck. Cut an access hole big enough to gain access to the bolt. Saw it out, torch it out, whatever needed. The way I cut the access holes were by cutting three sides and bending it out of the way. Then when I was done I just bent it back in place, tacked it in, and applied sealer.

SBTork · 01-28-2010, 11:44 AM

I had to cut holes for the front ones on my '82 cab aswell. Just make sure you measure twice and cut once.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-28-2010, 12:17 PM

this is a common problem there are several threads regarding this you can search. Unfortunately the tabs that hold the nut in place on the cab for the mount is a poor design and the nut spins out alot of the time

82swampthing · 01-28-2010, 04:52 PM

thanks for the quick response guys.

01-28-2010, 11:14 AM	#1
82swampthing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: taxachusetts Posts: 138	cab mounts hey, I'm changing the cab mounts in my 82 k20 , i got the back bolts out , but the front 2 snapped . is there any other way to get the bolts out other than drilling them , like cutting a acess panel in the floor like i had to in the back. thanks __________________ R.I.P gm 1908-1986 1982 chevy k20,350,sm465,np205,10bolt and 14bolt s.f

01-28-2010, 11:43 AM	#2
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: cab mounts That's what I had to do with my truck. Cut an access hole big enough to gain access to the bolt. Saw it out, torch it out, whatever needed. The way I cut the access holes were by cutting three sides and bending it out of the way. Then when I was done I just bent it back in place, tacked it in, and applied sealer. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

01-28-2010, 11:44 AM	#3
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: cab mounts I had to cut holes for the front ones on my '82 cab aswell. Just make sure you measure twice and cut once. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

01-28-2010, 12:17 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: cab mounts this is a common problem there are several threads regarding this you can search. Unfortunately the tabs that hold the nut in place on the cab for the mount is a poor design and the nut spins out alot of the time __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-28-2010, 04:52 PM	#5
82swampthing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: taxachusetts Posts: 138	Re: cab mounts thanks for the quick response guys. __________________ R.I.P gm 1908-1986 1982 chevy k20,350,sm465,np205,10bolt and 14bolt s.f



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