2000 XJ sway bar bracket question
05-06-2015, 05:54 PM
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2000 XJ sway bar bracket question
I was hearing a noise in the front end of the jeep when I would go over bumps. Upon further inspection I found that the passenger side sway bar bracket was cracked, and the one bolt was loose. I tried to remove the loose bolt only to find it would only spin freely, and not tighten or loosen.
It appears that the threads for these bolts are welded to the frame, and this one has broken, causing the threads to spin with the bolt.
My question is, how do I remove this bolt to replace the bracket?
Any ideas appreciated.
Thanks!
It appears that the threads for these bolts are welded to the frame, and this one has broken, causing the threads to spin with the bolt.
My question is, how do I remove this bolt to replace the bracket?
Any ideas appreciated.
Thanks!
05-06-2015, 06:47 PM
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^^^What he said.....
Cut the bolt off and fish out the "nut" end. You are most likely going to have to replace the tab nut with a new one. When you go back together, use a quality copper based anti-seize compound (Loctite or Permatex are both good).
It may be possible to tack the existing tab nut back into position and get the bolt stub out with Vise Grips or better yet, a stud remover.
Cut the bolt off and fish out the "nut" end. You are most likely going to have to replace the tab nut with a new one. When you go back together, use a quality copper based anti-seize compound (Loctite or Permatex are both good).
It may be possible to tack the existing tab nut back into position and get the bolt stub out with Vise Grips or better yet, a stud remover.
05-06-2015, 06:57 PM
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^^^What he said.....
Cut the bolt off and fish out the "nut" end. You are most likely going to have to replace the tab nut with a new one. When you go back together, use a quality copper based anti-seize compound (Loctite or Permatex are both good).
It may be possible to tack the existing tab nut back into position and get the bolt stub out with Vise Grips or better yet, a stud remover.
Cut the bolt off and fish out the "nut" end. You are most likely going to have to replace the tab nut with a new one. When you go back together, use a quality copper based anti-seize compound (Loctite or Permatex are both good).
It may be possible to tack the existing tab nut back into position and get the bolt stub out with Vise Grips or better yet, a stud remover.
I will look closer at that.
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