Broken Running Board Stud (1 Viewer)

[BROKEROB1]

Hi Guys,
I was removing my running boards a couple of nights ago. Things were going surprising quick (thanks to some PB Blaster) until the middle stud snapped off.
If you remember, 5 bolts hold the boards on, and 1 bolt is welded with a nut that comes off.
Now, I am scheduled to get my new sliders from Slee on Friday and I am not sure about this. Would my best bet be to try to drill out the remaining broken bolt? Could I just match one of the existing bolts and use that?
Could I access the other end of the broken bolt?
Thoughts ideas suggestions appreciated...

Also, I am a kinda guy with kinda guy tools.


Thanks

Rob

 

[CreeperSleeper]

I don't think the sliders mount to the body at all, just the frame. Are you worried about clearance? That shouldn't be an issue because of were the stud is.

 

[e9999]

different fastening system altogether I would think...
no prob

 

[BROKEROB1]

thanks for your expertise.... I guess I could have just been patient

Rob

 

[Junk]

I dunno, my sliders weld to the frame