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Removing Rear Recovery Loop?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by niffman1, Oct 4, 2016.

  1. Oct 4, 2016 at 11:49 AM
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    niffman1

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    I have a new 2016 TRD Pro and want to put on aftermarket rear fender bars. The mounting point for the bars utilize the most rearward threaded holes on the frame. However, the drivers side/right rear has a recovery loop mounted there with bolts in the 2 holes. Are these bolts (or the loop) welded in place because with reasonable torque, I can budge the the bolts for removal. It's looks like the loop may be welded to a plate spacer which then goes flush to the frame bar, but can't tell for sure if the thin spacer plate is also welded. Has anyone removed this rear loop/know how to? Do I just need to use a torque wrench....maybe the bolts just have lock tight on them.....or are they actually welded.
     
  2. Oct 5, 2016 at 3:16 AM
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    Dark Knight

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    A few pictures will help this move along.
     
  3. Oct 5, 2016 at 9:54 AM
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    I need to remove mine as well, I bent it pulling heavy trees across my property.
     
  4. Oct 5, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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    They're just bolted in. Give 'er a little more leverage and they'll come loose. They're probably in the neighborhood of 100ft/lbs. We take them out all the time to install rear bumpers as they're some of our mounting points
     
  5. Oct 5, 2016 at 11:31 AM
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    Great,
    thnx for that confirmation. Believe it was a 17mm socket....will try light hammer tapping the bolt a bit and leverage a bit with torque wrench.
     
  6. Oct 6, 2016 at 4:25 AM
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    You shouldn't use a torque wrench to remove hardware, only to install it to a specified value.
     
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  7. Oct 6, 2016 at 6:51 PM
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    Ok,
    thnx,....got it, appreciate the help. I know I will have more to post as go into a build-out on my vehicle.
    cheers.
     
  8. Oct 9, 2016 at 2:34 PM
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    +1 on this. Using a torque wrench to break torque can/will ruin a torque wrench (as far as having decent calibration). Breaker bar with or without a cheater pipe is best bet.
     
  9. Oct 9, 2016 at 6:01 PM
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    Appreciate help. Got them loose with a long racket; just had to get my dolly and brace myself a bit. No issue getting them out with firm steady tug. But just wasn't sure if they were actually welded in place and if they were, didn't want to be pulling on the nut. But got them out, no issue now.
     

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