[Kp33]

We needed to take out the bolts that hold the back seat in and they were in there pretty good and one of them broke off. Few questions where can I get a bolt no hardware store has any, second what does someone suggest on how to get the broken bolt out. Thanks

 

[miesk5]

yo KP,
Remove the damaged bolt for the anchor reinforcement and discard. Install a new bolt with the same part number as indicated.
Contact local Ford dealership parts dept., they should provide a Source or have it in stock, because it is used for other applications.
Some have used a bolt extractor;
or weld, such as broken bolt removalby welding - Google Search

Rear Seat to Floor, Bronco

Item	Part Number	Description
1	55929-S2	Screw (2 Req'd)
2	98605B28	Plate, Rear Seat Cushion Scuff (1 Req'd) (LH Side Only)
3	613A38	Rear Seat Back Frame
4	387871-S2	Bolt (4 Req'd)
5	383493-S2	Washer
6	67412	Latch Assembly — Rear Seat Cushion
7	604K22	Rear Seat Cushion Torsion Bar
8	N804266-S2	Screw (4 Req'd) (RH Side)
9	385329-S2	Bolt
10	60514	Rear Seat Back Pivot Bracket (1 Req'd) (LH Side Only)
11	387871-S2	Bolt
12	383493-S2	Washer
13	111B42	Rear Floor Pan Opening Cover Plate
14	62440	Rear Seat Back Latch Striker
15	387871-S2	Bolt
16	378444-S	Plug
17	67438	Check Spring
18	67440	Check Spring Retainer
19	63160	Rear Seat Cushion Frame
20	382552-S100	Washer
A	—	Tighten to 54-81 Nm (40-60 Lb-Ft)
B	—	Tighten to 16-24 Nm (12-18 Lb-Ft)
C	—	Tighten to 18-27 Nm (13-20 Lb-Ft)

 

[Skipole70]

I had a similar issue on mine. The head snapped off trying to remove it. We ended up heating it up with a small butane torch from underneath, and then used Vice grips to “screw” it out from the bottom

 

[Kp33]

So I assume it’s pretty accessible from underneath?

 

[Skipole70]

So I assume it’s pretty accessible from underneath?

Depending on which bolt. I’d crawl under and try to eyeball it. Mine was on a lift when we removed my busted one, so I’m not sure how much room you would have laying on your back

 

[Kp33]

7 inch body lift on 35s should be able to get to it it’s the bolt that is inside the spring for the back seat. When you do the heat do you heat the actual bolt or around it. Thanks

 

[NASSTY]

I had a similar issue on mine. The head snapped off trying to remove it. We ended up heating it up with a small butane torch from underneath, and then used Vice grips to “screw” it out from the bottom

I wasn't lucky enough for that method to work for me. I had to drill the bolt out. What a PITA that was.

 

[Skipole70]

7 inch body lift on 35s should be able to get to it it’s the bolt that is inside the spring for the back seat. When you do the heat do you heat the actual bolt or around it. Thanks

We did both, but mine had a lot of rust. Just use your best judgement, and make sure not to use any sort of penetrating oil if you plan on using a torch. That stuffs extremely flammable. Don’t want to see you burning your Bronco to the ground 😎

 

[Kp33]

10-4

 

[Rob_64-365]

Yeah I snapped one of mine off too, & haven't gotten to the part where I try removing the busted off portion yet. P.i.t.a.!!

 

[Kp33]

So drilled into the bolt and when trying to turn the extractor it snapped, then I realized I can just put the spring where it’s supposed to go and with the seat on top it ain’t going anywhere and if I really want to I can weld the spring directly to the bracket so the heck with Trying to get that bolt out. It doesn’t want to budge. I was going to use heat but we sprayed WD on it so didn’t want to do that.

 

[GriffinB]

When my dad and I broke mine he got the plasma torch out and burned right through it and we thru bolted it. I need to weld the nut so it becomes a one man job.

 

[TheBandit704]

This is a really easy task that seems to always get made into a bigger ordeal than it needs to be. I Had to do mine as I needed to remove mine so I could get the rear carpet out to clean it and when I removed those brackets all bolts came out but one and it broke the head off. We have the absolute best access to these bolts more than most any bolt that can break on our Broncos so if ones going to break we want these to be the ones. You don't have to drill through the WHOLE bolt you just have to drill through the main part which is the part of the bolt that is in the threaded portion of the hole and just past it. I started with an 1\8in drill bit and worked my way up to the size drill bit that just fit inside of the threads of one of the good holes. I was able to spin the rest out by pliers from the underside and then chased the threads with a tap to be sure I didn't damage them in any way.
Took me maybe 10mins to do by myself. It probably took longer getting the tools together to do the job than the job.

 

[Kp33]

That’s what we did we used a 5/32 bit which is the size we neeed to use based on the extraction but we got but once we go the extraction bit it the bolt wouldn’t move and we broke the extraction bitt. We also tried to loosen it from underneath and nothing wound make it move.

 

[Rob_64-365]

Yeah, i was planning on using my reverse drill bit set, it usually will grab at some point as you step up in drill bit sizes & unscrew the bolt for you.