rdeskater

In the process of lowering the front sway bar so I could install my front mount hitch reciever I snapped the passenger side bolts. anybody know what size drill bit and tap I need? or should I try hammering out the weld nuts and sliding in flag nuts? the hitch mounts between the sway bar and the "frame" the new bolts are slightly longer than the old ones, same thread pattern. 94 4.0 HO auto.

jeepride

I would drill and retap the threads not sure on size of bolts though good luck with it

rdeskater

I figured that would be the route I'd go, still need the size and thread count if anybody knows...

blkcherokee

take one of the other bolts to the auto part store an they should have a sizing plate there

rdeskater

well, thanks to the way the bolt heads sheared off on an angle my holes came out crooked, and the tap wont bite properly. I think I'm going to try and hammer the nuts out and take a piece of 3/8" plate, cut it so it'll fit inside the frame rail and drill and tap that before it goes in. this way I can upgrade from the grade 5 bolts that came with the kit to a larger diameter grade 8. and thanks to the local hardware store labeling the thread count on the bolt bins finding the proper tap shouldnt be a problem. anybody think this is a bad idea?

tomcarey88

heres mine

rdeskater

got it done yesterday. had to hammer out the weld nuts picked up some carriage bolts and a fence hinge (cut outs for the carriage bolt heads) cut 2 fit, slid in the rail bolted her up.

shintastrife

where did you font huch at?

RENIXBEAST

I think this is what there asking. Where did you get that hitch??

tomcarey88

what??

rdeskater

http://www.hitchesonline.com/jeep_front_end.htm
mine is the second one down. I like the look of the recovery points better than the first one. good price too.

tomcarey88

cant see them but theres 2 3/4 d rings tucked under
i payed 150 for mine