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5 Ways to Extract a Rusted, Stripped Bolt Without Damage

Every mechanic, whether professional or weekend warrior, has faced the dreaded moment: a stubborn bolt, seized by rust or stripped clean by an overzealous wrench, refusing to budge. The knee-jerk reaction is often to apply more force, but this only leads to a broken fastener, a damaged component, and a job that quickly spirals into a costly, time-consuming nightmare. The goal is always a non-destructive removal – preserving the threads in the component the bolt is threaded into. Here are five of the most effective, non-destructive ways to extract a rusted, stripped, or seized bolt.

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