This is something that you might be interested it. Several members here have used it with good results.

http://kralautoparts.com/product/exhaus ... kit-kap169

 

Hey Esox07... Didn't get any links...

There it goes. I'll take a look. Thank you.

 

Esox07... Not too sure if that is the way I want to go, kinda would like to address the busted bolts straight on. although a cool idea, It kinda looks like a band-aid fix for what a little more cost and garage time could hopefully take care of.

 

Replace with ARP stainless bolts. Have you removed the old ones yet?

 

Yah, it isn't an optimal fix by any means. If you want it "Fixed" right, then drilling out the broken bolts and putting in new ones (stainless as Mike suggests) is the way to go. If you can do it yourself, then it is surely a preferred solution.

 

The new fixtures for drilling them out I have never used. They seem solid in theory. We always weld nuts to the broken stud and spin them out that way.

 

Thanks for the replies fellas, i havent pulled anything yet... Having to wait for some down time. Plus pulling it apart without having parts on hand isnt ideal.

So Stainless would be preferred over Chromoly? Any specific reason or benefit as far as one vs the other?

Anyone have an idea as far as part numbers or what size i need to order?

 

Another option is to use OEM studs like I did. Part #s here silentbravo's 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD
I think I had about $40 or so into those, had to find them on ebay. Genuine GM replacement bolts would have been about the same or more $ and we already know those are junk. Studs have their own advantages, but if you aren't going to upgrade or change the bolts again, they aren't necessary.

ARP is usually "the best" for bolts/hardware but also usually the most money too.

Stage 8 locking header bolts are pretty nice as well, http://store.stage8.com/p/8900-ls1-ls2- ... r-bolt-kit

Here's some choices on Summit https://www.summitracing.com/search/par ... ed-engines

 

Thanks for the links silentbravo, dont want yall to think im just being lazy... Ive been looking. I keep running into 8mm x 1.25 ... Im really just getting confused in regards to the length options. 20, 25, 30mm... Anyone have a clue whats reccommended for my 04 1500 5.3?

 

Any of those Summit options should work, I selected GenIII/IV LS engines. It's 25mm you want. 8mm x 1.25 is the thread pitch

 

This is something that you might be interested it. Several members here have used it with good results.

http://kralautoparts.com/product/exhaus ... kit-kap169

here here! but my right hand knuckles were sure wishing I hadn't bought that bracket :lol: Aint much room back there.

Works good though and saved me having to pay for an exchange head because that bolt was seized inside the head grrrrr

 

I forgot all about stage 8. Good stuff from my minor experiance with them. They don't back off.

 

Look up dorman part number 917-107 they work they have good reviews everybody thinks it's a cop out and a bad or cheap fix but when you don't have the money or the tools to do it these work they last are great I've used them cuz Chevy van fordland haven't had too many problems with Dodge they can't keep the studs from breaking