Help!! Ford Sucks!!

[ajoliver2010]

So I'm changing the rear struts in my '00 Taurus and the pinch bolt snaps off. Here's my situation:

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I've tried the extraction screws but nothing's moving. I'm in need of help. Should have got another Grand Prix instead 😑

[WarStryker13]

Drill it out and re-tap it, and use grade 8 bolts so they'll never snap again.

[ajoliver2010]

I've purchased the speed-out extraction. Is that the wrong one?? Or are you talking about the whole drill and tap kit?

[WarStryker13]

I'm talking drill it out smooth, then run a tap into it and cut new threads for a slightly bigger bolt.

[WarStryker13]

If the extractor isn't working, that's the only other real option that is going to work.

[ajoliver2010]

Ok I'll see what I can do. Thank you!

[Bronco Boy]

You might want to ad heat with the extractor.

[rickisrad]

Drill it out like said above. Instead of tapping it I would find a longer grade 8 bolt that fits in the hole just right and use a nut. I have done that before and it works just fine. sometimes if you drill out the center of the bolt heat it then use the tap it will come out easier.

[ajoliver2010]

Update: So I purchased some left hand drill bits and it works wonders. Just about 2 1/2 hours and I see the other side of the hole. Now my new problem:

<a href="http://s349.photobucket.com/user/aoliver4mayor/media/IMG_20170506_151729_zpsom4o9aof.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q384/aoliver4mayor/IMG_20170506_151729_zpsom4o9aof.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_20170506_151729_zpsom4o9aof.jpg"></a> A drill bit snapped a while back and I can't drill it out. What's next??