Broke steering box bolt installing bumper ?
01-11-2012, 10:35 PM
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Broke steering box bolt installing bumper ?
Removing the 2 bolts from steering box, the first one snapped as every bolt on my XJ does. What do I do now? I know if try 2nd it will break as well. Bumper installation aside , is it safe to drive with just one bolt in ?
01-11-2012, 11:29 PM
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I just found this: http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co...g_box_bolt.htm
Apparently it's a common problem... sucks I was all ready to finish up bumper and then this...
Apparently it's a common problem... sucks I was all ready to finish up bumper and then this...
01-11-2012, 11:33 PM
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That's a better idea. Do that. You can get a steering box spacer from JCR http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...ry_Code=XJMISC
01-11-2012, 11:44 PM
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yep pretty common problem, that and pulling through the subframe which is why its advised to run tie-in bumper brackets. as for the JCR spacer....god damn $30 for $3 worth of steel
01-12-2012, 02:16 AM
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Doesn't look to me like the struts on the spacer plate are necessarily. Maybe I'm missing something but it seems they could be done away with.
01-12-2012, 02:24 AM
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welding ain't cheap. Their rear tire carrier bumpers are damn near $1k for probably $100 in steel.
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01-12-2012, 03:16 PM
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I personally wouldn't drive it with the one bolt. You risk damaging both the steering box, that spacer that sits behind it, and the unibody rail right there. I would think even two would be sketchy. There is A LOT of force going on right there.
If you search my name on here or NAXJA you see I put up a thread about the bolts when doing my bumper, I made sure to record all of the stock bolt sizes and threading if that's helpful to ya.
If you search my name on here or NAXJA you see I put up a thread about the bolts when doing my bumper, I made sure to record all of the stock bolt sizes and threading if that's helpful to ya.
01-13-2012, 10:42 AM
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I just ordered the JCR spacer. On the left you can see the spacer broke. The hole on right has 1/2 a bolt in it :-/
02-06-2012, 05:21 AM
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Just an FYI do not run with only 2 bolts in ... i have tried that and they have snapped on me twice in the last year... bad idea imo.. learned my lesson
02-06-2012, 05:35 AM
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Damn that sucks. Just moving it from garage to driveway it didn't feel good. I can only imagine on the road. She's all good now though with new plate, bolts and bumper !
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