Hub assembly bolt stripped

[Keiterburb]

I have a sound that changes with speed coming from the drivers side. Tried replacing the hub assembly on stock 2003 Suburban Z71 and found lower rear bolt stripped, may have helped it a little more. Torch and vice grips didn’t work. Any suggestions?

 

[George B]

Knock a stud out and drill it from the front?

 

[Bill 1960]

Torch the head off or grind it off. Careful not to damage the spindle.

 

[iamdub]

Torch the head off or grind it off. Careful not to damage the spindle.

This. It just passes through the spindle, so if you cut off the head, you'll be able to remove the hub. You can trash it with the hub since you're replacing it.