S_Orbital OP t1_j6g6y3c wrote on January 30, 2023 at 2:29 AM

Reply to comment by Supreme-Bob in How do I remove a stuck bolt holding my bike's kickstand in place? by S_Orbital

Thank you for the suggestions! I think the easiest thing to try first is the pipe to gain additional leverage. Given all the things that I have tried, my strength has been one of the limiting factors. Other options such as power tools or heating aren't practical in my case. I'd like to avoid spending singificant amounts here.

AltruisticMonkey t1_j6g8kbe wrote on January 30, 2023 at 2:39 AM

To follow up with this, I've found heat followed by penetrating oil while it's still WARM (not hot) to help. I think it helps the oil penetrate better. Let sit 24 hours. Hope that helps, good luck!

Economics-couple t1_j6gdf0j wrote on January 30, 2023 at 3:11 AM

Can add brake fluid as well, found to be a good agent to get stuff loose.

apathyduck t1_j6gnp6t wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:31 AM

Brake fluid will eat the paint

wiga_nut t1_j6jw7ua wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:16 PM

In lieu of a angle grinder a simple metal hack saw blade would do the trick and be safer, if you can't get the bolt to turn