Bar end bolts stuck...

[Scout]

Any suggestions on how to remove the philips head bolts from my factory bar ends? I have new ends, with new bolts to install, but I cannot turn the old ones out. Starting to strip the heads out, trying.

Any assistance?

[scottynoface]

Impact driver.

[Cheriff]

Try twisting the entire bar end. Might loosen the bolt with it.

[mammut89]

if all things fail. you can always cut a new groove with a dremel tool and use flat screwdriver and hammer method

[buddieboy72]

best way i found is to cover the bar end with a towel then use visegrips on the barend itself. works good for me everytime.

[steves]

Worst case scenario drill the head off, then use vise grips to turn the screw out.

[atremblay]

Heat possibly, maybe an extractor kit if you need it

[steves]

Shouldn't need an extractor. Just have to get the head of the screw then there's plenty of metal to use to get it out.

[Kreylyn]

Lube from the other end will help as well. Should be able to pull the plastic cap off the end and spray down into the tube with a good penetrating lube... NOT wd40.

Krey

[Scout]

Thanks for all of your advice, guys. I'll give it a crack this evening.

[Scout]

best way i found is to cover the bar end with a towel then use visegrips on the barend itself. works good for me everytime.

Worked awesomely. Old ends off, Cheriff bar ends on. Win.

[buddieboy72]

w00t! grats man.