XJ.89.Limited

Hey everyone,

My dad managed to snap one of the J-bolts that hold the straps up for the tank. Where can I get new ones? I can't find some on rockauto or the auto store websites. I'm gonna try Ebay next, but I gotta get goin to my aunt's house for turkey day soon. We were suposed to get a new tank swapped in this morning, but this set us back a bit

Also, are there any homebrew mods to make things easier and better designed in case I ever have to lower or replace the tank again? Cuz this was just a pain with the bolts moving around in the hole.

Any replies to this will be very appreciated. Thanks!

CCKen

These folks may still have them.

http://www.o.teamgrandwagoneer.com/p...tem/more2.html

XJ.89.Limited

Thanks man, I'll check it out.

Dan91

I've heard of some people using a standard eye bolt and using a dremel to cut a part of the eyelet off. Could work, but make sure it's sturdy first. It would be cheap, and most hardware stores have them.

XJ.89.Limited

That's actually a pretty good idea, haha. Thanks! Tomorrow we're gonna try to find a replacement bolt. If not, we may have to rig something up.

bilzhorse

Get yourself some allthread at Home Depot, make a bend on one end about 1 inch from the end (enough to put two nuts on it) and then cut it the same size as the original. This is what I did after I snapped both of mine off. Worked great and cheap.

weebur

I just welded on a piece of threaded rod to the remaining J-bolt until I could find new ones. When you get new ones make sure you use a lot of anti-seize on the threads for the next time.

GAPANDA

I just replaced my fuel pump assembly and was really worried about one side because it was bent pretty good. Was able to get the bent one out after loosing the other side completely. Based on my experience the all thread would have been what I would have attempted first. Should be locally available and cheap. Good Luck!

XJ.89.Limited

I got a threaded rod that has a tight hook on the end for the time being. It has to be like a 30 degree bend downward. More than enough to lock in good. The guy at Napa said he used to do it all the time on different cars and never had any problems. I'm gonna use a threaded rod with a 90 bend on the end and just tack weld a nut so it locks in like the original. That should be better than stock. I just gotta have my buddy weld it for me. Thanks guys!

opie1988

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/che...lt-fix-114357/

XJ.89.Limited

Mine is like that, but has a more angled end so it hooks in better.

CherokeeChief90

Can you post a picture of the one your making? im gonna have to make 2 im trying to replace my fuel pump. im gonna have to cut those jbolt

XJ.89.Limited

Right here man. Still workin fine http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&t...r:23,s:0,i:163

XJ.89.Limited

PLEASE make sure you have some j-bolts before doing the job. Otherwise the jeep will be stuck in one spot till new ones can be put in. And you shouldn't even have to remove the bolts to do the fuel pump. Mine was literally on the side of the tank above the rear pumpkin. Just take it out and put a new one in. It'll take about a half hour at most.

89XJMatt

Took the suggestion and made myself a J bolt. I splurged on the stainless steel eye bolt from Lowes for 4 bucks and cut it with a hack saw. I might weld a nut on the end but it sits nicely in the slot in the frame, so that might not be needed once I clamp it tight.