Used a LARGE screwdriver and was able to pry/push the 7/16" bolts away from the gear mount towers to get nuts on. The WORSE ones for access are the 1/4" dia.outside bolts. There is NO finger room to hold the nut. Had to disconnect the brake line fitting that runs through the mount tower.... so will have to rebleed the brakes!! Arrrggg.
Used a magnet extendable rod and screw driver tip to hold nuts in place enough to start threading by turning the bolt from the aft facing spar. Had to grind down a wrench in order to get on the 7/16" nuts.
One of the 1/4" bolts was stuck about 1.5" in and would NOT go in further. Was able to back it all the way out by turning with a socket set. Reamed the hole with 1/4" drill and then the bolt fit in perfectly, still with a snug fit.
After 4 hrs of painful contortions over the spar and under the panel, I'm so sore it feels like I've been in a serious car accident! What a nightmare these bolts!! These wings are NEVER coming off by my choosing!!!!!!!!!
Bottom bolts, too close to get nuts on.
Ground off wrench to make it narrow enough to get onto nuts
Wings bolted up and fuel lines tied in. Need yet to make electrical connectors on wings.
