[Rhoderman]

Originally Posted by wshytle

I've never had to in this case but you can also weld a nut to the little bolt. When the top of the bolt gets stripped and a tool can't grip it this method makes it pretty simple. I've done it on other bolts. Grind the bolt for a clean surface, place a nut over it, and weld the inside of the nut well. It sounds a little tricky but is rather simple and usually works well. Just make sure to be careful with the heat factor.

That's how I got a couple of the tough ones out of my 126 steps. Worked like a champ!