Tools for cutting bolts

[69SCSS]

hey guys, just wondering what you guys use for cutting off bolts when they are rusted solid. I used my 4.5" Angle grinder with a cutting wheel to get my U bolts off the rear that were stuck, and went thru 2 blades. I was leery of using the sawzall with the metal blade just because I was worried about hitting the axle tube.

I have a decent Craftsman 4.5 angle grinder and used some standard ACE blades, not sure what brand. They worked but got eaten up pretty quick, but did the job. next up is the cab to frame bolts!

[Tinkermc]

I use a 3.5 cut off air operated cut off wheel

[71K20chevy]

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

I use a 3.5 cut off air operated cut off wheel

^^This is what I find the easiest too.

[LEEVON]

Get some better cut off wheels for your angle grinder. The dewalt ones last longer, I could make short work of some u-bolts for sure.

[Gumby]

get an air chisel, with the V grove bit and keep it sharp, makes quick work of stuborn things, even better if you drill a hole through or part way into it, smaller bites shear quicker.

[69SCSS]

Well I don't have an air compressor, but I will try some different cutting wheels. I haven't tried to move the cab bolts yet, that's for monday's fun. I'll try and unbolt them first, but if that doesn't work... I'll be cutting!

Thanks guys.

[bk2life]

cuttin wheels are top notch. dont be afraid of that sawzall either! my best friend for cuttin things, my plasma cutter! cant do with out that tool!

[Gumby]

if your having trouble breaking the thin ones, grab a metal griding wheel, they will cut through, just a wider cut.

[cdowns]

for smaller bolts 3/8 and under i find it is easiest to just tighten and snap them

[ssapach]

Depends on location, but oxy/acetylene torch is my favourite so far. With a smaller torch it can reach into places grinders can't.

[johnnyclack]

Originally Posted by cdowns

for smaller bolts 3/8 and under i find it is easiest to just tighten and snap them

Times (2) on this tip. I have used a flex-head breaker bar in the past to carry out this task

[67ChevNut]

Great tips guys, I know I'll be using all of them.
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[johnnyclack]

No air?, I understand /been there

There is always the ol’ stand-by, don’t underrate a sharp chisel & a good ball peen hammer.

Back in the old days before all the new innovative tools hit the shelves allot of things were built and or modified using a good hammer and a sharp punch & chisel set