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Old May 5, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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for those of u that have broken them off. what did you do to fix them?
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Old May 5, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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You might be able to take it all the way out from the back with a wire cutter is any of it sticking out take the lens out and see if you can get any threads to get ahold of To counter screw iot out????
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I have two light assemblies to fix with the same problem.

My plan is to drill out the remnants of the broken studs and tack in new carriage bolts.

I'm also open to suggestions.
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I drilled out the broken one and used a nut and bolt.

Gary
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nut and bolt is what i was thinking.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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I purchased these from Zips.


Linky:
http://www.zip-corvette.com/Zip/prod...C9CDF6926FAC7B
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Drilled out the broken studs and put in a Riv-Nut, then used a 1/4"-20 bolt with a low head. Worked great. Oh, also used an external tooth lock washer to ensure I had a good electrical ground.
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