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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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So while trying to install my L and L bumper I broke off 1 of the steering box bolts. Is it possible for me to off road the Cherokee with 2 bolts????? Need some help on what to do.......
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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Dont even drive it with only two bolts......bad things could happen !!
Take the box off, use an easy out etc. replace bolt. No big deal.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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I had that happen, drilled it out, and bought a longer bolt that passed through the hole, with lock washers and a nut on it.

Use lock-tite when reassembling.

Don't buy a cheap bolt either. Should be a couple bucks for something that's black {case hardened} and the right length/size. You can take the part of the bolt that goes thru the frame into the casing on the pump to the dealership and they should be able to show you a new one, and tell you the diameter, length, and threading, etc. That's where I bought mine.

Make SURE the pump is secure though... he's right, 'bad things can happen.'
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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I had to wrap the case in a ratchet strap so I could get it into a vise to work on it. Dang thing is akwardy shaped.

Don't try to use heat on it. I've read that it will mess is up. Just hear-say though.

A nice, small, strong 2 $ drill-bit helped. And I used a roto-zip {harbor freight} 10$ knock-off with the included grinding wheels to touch it up.
Take your time, enjoy the process. Hurry and you'll break it.

Good-luck.
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