chrisquested

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.......

Thexjfiles

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.

BillyBoy

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.'

BillyBoy

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.