4x2 to 4x4 swap drama.
So ya this day was a waste. I have frozen bolts on all points the "arms" lower anyway, are rusted into the internal metal sleeves in the bushings. Trust me I tried some moderate heat and the sledge of all sledges, wouldn't budge. The track bar was the worst of all the 15mm bolt head sheared right off and I had to use a cutting disc to cut both sides of the bolt. The only bolts left are the upper arms I'm hoping these are easier- I noticed that there is a metal wrap from the arm that holds the nut in place, does it hold for removal? Or should I snap the clip off and go right to a jam wrench. Anyone else have a cherokee in the rust belt? The jeep itself is pretty rust free except for the fasteners.:wallbash::wallbash::wallbash::wallbash: :wallbash::wallbash:
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impacts are a great thing..
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Did you soak everything down with penatrating oil several days before this little job? Any time you work on the suspension of these things, you have to do that. I try to soak for at least a week, I know it sounds crazy, but it is worth it!!
PB Blaster FTW!! |
PB Blaster is your friend!!! ;)
BTW- Pave the way, my XJ gets "converted" later in the spring... :grin: |
If your in the rust belt... and it sounds like you are i would make sure the floor is solid. Fixing it and reundercoating would be easy with the trans/transfer out if it during the conversion...
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I use this stuff from work called "free all" its industrial strength rust buster. My problem isn't getting these nuts off, its the bolt shafts rusted to the bushing sleeve.
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Originally Posted by tj40
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I use this stuff from work called "free all" its industrial strength rust buster. My problem isn't getting these nuts off, its the bolt shafts rusted to the bushing sleeve.
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how hard is it do a write up? How do I post pictures?:help:
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Originally Posted by tj40
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how hard is it do a write up? How do I post pictures?:help:
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