Hey guys on my 96 ram 8' box I wanted to replace the rusty bolts that the former owner put in with the home made body lift cause they're loose but they are rusted solid (but loose) I already boke two off. Any suggestions on getting the bolts out of the nut thats in the box rail? Thank you!!!

 

Need access to the nuts..... cut in from the side, so you can get a pair of pliers in there, or some such, and see what you can do. May have to heat 'em......

 

Both bolts that broke, broke off at the nut. I'll have to try that or cut a hole in the box. It's looking like all the nuts will have to be replaced. Not sure if there welded in it just kinda placed in and the body channel holds it.

 

I think they have some flavor of 'plate' on them that keeps them from spinning... of course, the nuts separate from the plate.... and you have a problem.

 

Its almost a given thats whats going to happen or all the bolts will snap inside the nut.
if that happens I'll prob just take the box off and do it right. It'll give me a chance to clean up the frame real nice and replace what needs to be taken care of. Keep you posted. Thanks.