tj40

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.

98 JeepJeep

impacts are a great thing..

COSXJFAN

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!!

guest02

PB Blaster is your friend!!!


BTW- Pave the way, my XJ gets "converted" later in the spring...

OverlandZJ

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...

Camera?...take a pic of every step for a writeup here.

tj40

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.

OverlandZJ

Have a grinder? Cut em off and get some replacements.. i'm sure somebody here has some from a partout?

tj40

how hard is it do a write up? How do I post pictures?

OverlandZJ

PM'd ya...