12-10-2013, 08:20 AM
I think you are saying that you can't get a normal nut driver over the bolt because the bolt is too long, correct? If so you have a couple of options. You can try to locate a hollow 1/4" nut driver at your local hardware store. This style has a hole in the back of the nut cavity and allows the bolt to slide up into the shaft. You could also use a 1/4" deep well socket. If the socket still isn't deep enough, take off the ratchet handle and let the bolt stick through the end of the socket, then grab the socket with some needle nose pliers. It should give you enough grip to break the nut loose.