My New-to-Me Ram

[RedSN]

I don't see an easy fix. I know it's rusty, but I need to make it last as long as I can.

[Old Fart]

LMAO!!!! Thinking about something very similar.

[Laffs]

You asking if there's another way to fix beyond removing the broken bolt and installing a new one?

[Old Fart]

Ya, don't think I'm going to either jack up the cab or cut a hole in the floor.

[Laffs]

Don't those bolt in from underneath on the 3rd Gens?

[Old Fart]

Yes, and that's the problem. If I was to cut a hole in the cab floor and reach down 6 inches, I don't think I can loosen the thread portion if there is any of it sticking out. If there is, maybe welding a nut on it might do it...but that sounds like a summer project. So I think it will be my redneck repair for now.

[Scrape]

Redneck repair would use that brake pad that Don posted or some sort of metal lying around. An Engineer would use epoxy and duct tape. LOL

Yes, and that's the problem. If I was to cut a hole in the cab floor and reach down 6 inches, I don't think I can loosen the thread portion if there is any of it sticking out. If there is, maybe welding a nut on it might do it...but that sounds like a summer project. So I think it will be my redneck repair for now.

[Old Fart]

That's exactly what is planned...6 inch muffler clamp, lol.

[Laffs]

Soak it for a week or two with penetrating fluid, then drill and ez out, or just drill it out entirely. Welding a nut could work as well if you got access.

[Old Fart]

Thanks. All depends what I see when cut open the floor when it's warmer. Still too damn cold.