Ultrex bushing replacement

[Warrenroadie]

Replacing bushing on Ultrex and cannot get two of the T-30 screws out of base. I was able to get two out. I then commenced to break every 1/4 inch socket and T-30 bit I had. Twisted two other 3/8 T-30 socket bits as well. Applied heat and used the impact with no success. Anybody else ever have any issues? If so, how did you get them out.
Thanks in advance.

[rakkc]

more heat, and when you think its hot enough give it even more. then use https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Reversibl...9&sr=8-23&th=1

if that doesn't work you may have to drill them out but that sucks too.

[wmitch2]

more heat, and when you think its hot enough give it even more. then use https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Reversibl...9&sr=8-23&th=1

if that doesn't work you may have to drill them out but that sucks too.

^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^

I still ended up drilling one and then used a screw extractor !!

[jerzia]

^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^

I still ended up drilling one and then used a screw extractor !!

Same here, one was completely frozen and eventually stripped.

[Warrenroadie]

Thanks for replies.

I do have an impact driver set, but no T-30 bits to fit the driver. The impact driver takes 3/8 & 1/2 bits and I can't seem to find any. Help needed if someone could direct me to these larger quality bits.
I've ordered a host of 3/8 & 1/2 drive bits to continue my quest to remove these two screws.

Since the bushings fell out in two pieces when I removed the side covers (Not in place anyway) and if unable to remove last two screws this week with heat,I will probably reinstall side covers and fish Saturday.

[Melton Jason]

I would just drill them out and get new screws, pivot and order the Delrin bushings at this point.

[Warrenroadie]

Going to try heat and new bits this afternoon before drilling. I already have the delrin bushings from JC racing. Thanks.

[mrsturggie]

Hold a soldering iron directly on the screws for how ever long it takes for smoke to appear then a little longer. Has worked every time I’ve done it. Never had to drill one out yet……..I had a real soldering iron too so you might be there awhile. But better than resorting to the drill. You can get the proper torx sockets on the snap on truck

[Warrenroadie]

Thanks for the suggestions. I applied heat again yesterday afternoon with new bits with the impact hammer and was able to remove the remaining two bolts. I installed the delrin bushings and its ready to go again. Have a great day.

[Fish Loco]

this is what I used https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH-11...s%2C332&sr=8-8