Modular Bumper Swap Issue

[ATLWildtrak]

I picked up a modular bumper from a guy to swap out on my 23 wildtrak. It appears that the shop that removed his bumper did not use torx plus bits and stripped out several bolts. Now i cant remove the brackets that i need to run my wire harness. Any solutions?

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[Brisco2]

I would start with A few different Torx plus bits. TP40 is the correct size I believe.
Try Torx plus and regular Torx, in a few close sizes. See if you can get a grip to remove. If that doesn't work than go with an easy out. They are pretty soft bolts.

If you need to replace, the bolts are M8-1.25 x 30 mm. Direct through Ford is a little pricey or find aftermarket.

 

[TerryB]

If they’re the bronco bolts they have enough head to use vise grips. Get the vice grips as tight as you can and use cardboard to protect the surrounding paint.

 

[cbrenthus]

Drill and EZ outs?

 

[Nogame24]

I saved 2 on my bumper by hammering in a slightly larger bit and then slowly loosening them. Youll lose those bolts but it gets them out.

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