86 v max ski removal

[86maxjg]

I am having a heck of a time trying to remove the skis off of my 86 v max. The bolts are set up and I can't remove them. Is it possible to cut the bolts and drill new holes?
Thanks for any help.

[Vmax540]

86maxjg, The collars are frozen to the bolts.... if you have tried penetrating fluid and heat then, grinding is probably the only solution.

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On most every used T.S.S. sled I've bought the Knuckles and steel bushing are frozen and completely locked up and pivoting on the bolts ! I've bought sleds that the locked up joints won't even allow the springs to return let, alone the struts to work when hitting a bump. The T.S.S sleds have always gotten a bad rap for slop developing when the ungreased steel bushing's freeze up they grind away on the nylon washers ! I have sleds that are 15+ years old that have never had a bushing kit and are almost as tight as new. Just take the knuckles and the ski mounts apart every other year and grease !
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