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parttimer
08-23-2015, 05:24 PM
Mid polish today, tomorrow I have surgery and I'm done for weeks. Sheared off the bolt holding the backing plate! Now what?

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FOCUS.FREAK
08-23-2015, 05:30 PM
Maybe drill it in the middle and use a left handed easy out?

Unless there is a way to remove that's part. Like with the bearing and get that piece replaced
DaveT435
08-23-2015, 05:40 PM
I think the easy out is about your only shot. Bolt should be easy to find.
MDX Detailing
08-23-2015, 06:57 PM
*Left handed drill bit. That way it doesn't tighten as you're drilling
Mike Honcho
08-23-2015, 10:32 PM
Yeah, drill and screw extractor is the way to go. Any of your big box tool stores will have it. Unless it's a special bolt, I did a guick search online and found the Flex factory replacement bolt online for 99 cents + 5 bucks to ship. I'd get a few extras. If you were closer I'd do it for you.