[2LZ]

Ok gang, my neighbor, who I sold the white RX3 to, decided he wanted to paint the rear grab bar/trunk mount. In the process, he snapped the long center mounting bolt.

I know, I know....how?...you may ask. Let me just say he's a great guy, an awesome father, well-meaning, is a great cook, and has a huge heart....but has a tendency to be "a bull in the china shop of life". I think the only pair of bars he hasn't gone over is a rototiller....but give him time. You get the idea.

That said, has anyone else done this? There is nothing sticking out. It's actually recessed. He wants me to drill it and use an easy-out but my record with this process is lackluster, at best. If I'm lucky enough to drill a perfect hole (without hitting the threads) in a hardened bolt, the easy-out usually snaps, compounding the problem.

Anyone else done this? Can it be drilled completely through and nut and bolted? I guess I'll have to completely disassemble the rear and see where that hole goes to.

Any RX3 expertise is greatly appreciated.