How do I remove this stuck nut on battery connector?

[SugaryClapz]

I was trying to replace the battery today when the last step was putting on the battery connectors and the negative connector bolt had a stuck nut on the end that would not come off at all. I was wondering what would be the easiest way to get the nut off of the bolt or remove the bolt and nut and replace them?

 

[TMyers]

First, I would take the terminal off of the battery to work on it. I wouldn't want to crack or bust my battery by stressing it. See if you can get a pair of vise-grips on the square end then you should be able to wrench off the nut. Lastly, get a good fitting wrench and throw that adjustable wrench back in the toolbox. Just curious, why do you need it removed?

 

[Wild one]

I was trying to replace the battery today when the last step was putting on the battery connectors and the negative connector bolt had a stuck nut on the end that would not come off at all. I was wondering what would be the easiest way to get the nut off of the bolt or remove the bolt and nut and replace them?

It's a staked nut,odds are the bolt will break if you try to twist the nut completely off

 

[crash68]

It's a staked nut,odds are the bolt will break if you try to twist the nut completely off

^^^ this
That nut/bolt holds on the IBS. Any grounds your looking to add should be done on the connection before the IBS.

 

[SugaryClapz]

It's a staked nut,odds are the bolt will break if you try to twist the nut completely off

So am I good to twist it off or should I try tightening it to see if it will get back on the threads?

 

[SugaryClapz]

^^^ this
That nut/bolt holds on the IBS. Any grounds your looking to add should be done on the connection before the IBS.

I don't quite understand what u mean (I'm new with battery's). Are u basically saying to take the bolt off when the connections are not hooked up?

 

[SugaryClapz]

First, I would take the terminal off of the battery to work on it. I wouldn't want to crack or bust my battery by stressing it. See if you can get a pair of vise-grips on the square end then you should be able to wrench off the nut. Lastly, get a good fitting wrench and throw that adjustable wrench back in the toolbox. Just curious, why do you need it removed?

I need it removed because the nut is stuck on the end of the bolt and it wont tighten up the connection, so its loosely on the battery right now.

 

[JayLeonard]

I’d use a demel or similar and split the nut. Then replace it along with the bolt if necessary

 

[Wild one]

So am I good to twist it off or should I try tightening it to see if it will get back on the threads?

It should wind back down. You can get a replacement bolt at pretty well any auto parts store,if you did bugger it,to the point it won't tighten,but you'll have to break or cut the bolt to replace it

 

[TMyers]

I need it removed because the nut is stuck on the end of the bolt and it wont tighten up the connection, so its loosely on the battery right now.

Makes sense. Take the new battery out of your way and cut it off if you have to. Get a good hold to it and the nut may thread past the staked end. Worst case, cut it all off and replace the whole terminal.

 

[crash68]

I don't quite understand what u mean (I'm new with battery's). Are u basically saying to take the bolt off when the connections are not hooked up?

There's no reason to pull that nut/bolt out of the IBS. I mentioned adding ground wires in case you were installing something like an amplifier that needs a dedicated ground wire which would be connected before the IBS.
Sounds like you may have ruined the nut on the IBS battery connection, the options now are cut the existing bolt off and replace or replace the entire IBS.

 

[turkeybird56]

Heck, use a nut cracker, cut off the nut. Replace the nut, or just replace the Bolt/Nut combination. They got those lil fix it kits at Walmart. Easy peasy. Go to O'Reillys and buy a new bolt. Just do not mess up your IBS on the negative cable or ground the cable when U R doing stuff if Positive still attached to battery.

ADDED: OP, Hope U pulled the Positive Cable while messing with the negative cable. If not, U could inadvertently ground cable and could have an issue. Just a FYI.

 

[SugaryClapz]

It should wind back down. You can get a replacement bolt at pretty well any auto parts store,if you did bugger it,to the point it won't tighten,but you'll have to break or cut the bolt to replace it

Do u know the easiest way I could cut it? I don't want to go out there and spend a bunch of money on crap that doesn't even work.

 

[SugaryClapz]

Heck, use a nut cracker, cut off the nut. Replace the nut, or just replace the Bolt/Nut combination. They got those lil fix it kits at Walmart. Easy peasy. Go to O'Reillys and buy a new bolt. Just do not mess up your IBS on the negative cable or ground the cable when U R doing stuff if Positive still attached to battery.

ADDED: OP, Hope U pulled the Positive Cable while messing with the negative cable. If not, U could inadvertently ground cable and could have an issue. Just a FYI.



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Will this work on a staked nut though? I was messing with it while positive was hooked up like an idiot, but the truck started up when the negative was on loosely.

 

[turkeybird56]

It will split any nut, U just gotta pay attention. BUT if U not comfortable, get someone to Help U. The set is nice to have, U neva know when U gotta cut off a nut, especially on exhaust stuff. But again, if U not comfortable, get some help.

 

[Wild one]

Do u know the easiest way I could cut it? I don't want to go out there and spend a bunch of money on crap that doesn't even work.

If you have a set of vise grips,grab the square head of the bolt,and use a wrench on the nut,and just twist the hell out of the nut,the bolt will break.

 

[SugaryClapz]

It will split any nut, U just gotta pay attention. BUT if U not comfortable, get someone to Help U. The set is nice to have, U neva know when U gotta cut off a nut, especially on exhaust stuff. But again, if U not comfortable, get some help.

Do u know if they have them in store at all?

 

[SugaryClapz]

If you have a set of vise grips,grab the square head of the bolt,and use a wrench on the nut,and just twist the hell out of the nut,the bolt will break.

Ok, I will try that

 

[Daw14]

Stop trying to fix your own snit and pay someone next time. Or find a service manual and study up. Intelligent battery sensor. Not irritable bowel syndrome.

 

[Wild one]

Ok, I will try that

The bolts not that strong.As long as you get a good grip on the head of it,with a decent set of vise grips,it should twist off with a good grunt on a wrench or socket