Removing tailgate

[novalew]

Hi peeps
I bought a fibreglass tailgate and want to use the top hinges off my std one to mount it. Last time i tried to remove them they rounded. Any tips?

[torquey]

Could try a impact driver on them. They will be tight!

[Iain]

The bootlid side they're spot welded on. The car side they're bolted and will round as they're made of cheese.

Angle grinder or spot weld drill bit for the bootlid side. Drill for the car side.

[novalew]

Cheers mate

[Iain]

I've just done this myself so if you want to bounce any ideas off me just shout

[novalew]

How did you do it mate?

[brainsnova]

Id weld a nut on the car side and undo while still hot

[novalew]

Great idea mate. Thank you

[Iain]

How did you do it mate?

I mean fitting the tailgate, modifying hinges etc, not just removal. :)