So yesterday i tried to remove the spare tire mount so i could repaint it but could not remove the 3 of the 5 bolts (ones missing) without feeling like they were just going to break off inside. Any ideas what i could do?

 

Yeah turn emm till they break!!?? Theres no tryin to save emm. Blazers have had this issue for years an really since the begining THEY RUST. So my advice is turn emm till they break then drill and tap

 

Or just tape them off and paint them mounted. Much easier, quicker and less costly.

 

thanks for the input. i think i will just try painting around it for now.