Help with front sway bar bolts
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Help with front sway bar bolts
If I don't have the greatest selection of tools, what would be the easiest way to remove these bolts? (on axle)
Thanks in advance
Dave
Thanks in advance
Dave
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What's wrong with the ones in there. That one looks good.
On my '99 they are drive studs, i.e., they have splines on the part that goes through that chunk of metal they are attached to. I got new ones from the dealer before removing mine. I had to cut them off flush with the bar they go through, heat them up, then use a two jaw puller to push them out.
On my '99 they are drive studs, i.e., they have splines on the part that goes through that chunk of metal they are attached to. I got new ones from the dealer before removing mine. I had to cut them off flush with the bar they go through, heat them up, then use a two jaw puller to push them out.
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Hammer?
Are they threaded into the sway bar mount?
Are they threaded into the sway bar mount?
I think they are pressed in.
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Originally Posted by CCKen
What's wrong with the ones in there. That one looks good.
On my '99 they are drive studs, i.e., they have splines on the part that goes through that chunk of metal they are attached to. I got new ones from the dealer before removing mine. I had to cut them off flush with the bar they go through, heat them up, then use a two jaw puller to push them out.
On my '99 they are drive studs, i.e., they have splines on the part that goes through that chunk of metal they are attached to. I got new ones from the dealer before removing mine. I had to cut them off flush with the bar they go through, heat them up, then use a two jaw puller to push them out.
I'm thinking I'm going to go this route, I have a friend with a torch and some sort of cutting apparatus.
I guess for now, in just gonna roll with no sway bar. Until I can get out to his place.
Thanks for the tips guys.
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On most, if not all, XJs the shoulder of the bolt is splined, and that portion is pressed into the bracket. They are usually in there pretty damn good. If you aren't worried about reusing the bolt I'd hit it up/down/side to side a bit to maybe loosen up the pressed fit. After that try to pound it out. A torch could help. If that doesn't work you might need some sort of bolt press/puller. Good luck!
If you rented a tie rod puller set from autozone you might be able to use that. I popped a set out with one of these before, it was hard to keep it centered though.
If you rented a tie rod puller set from autozone you might be able to use that. I popped a set out with one of these before, it was hard to keep it centered though.
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On most, if not all, XJs the shoulder of the bolt is splined, and that portion is pressed into the bracket. They are usually in there pretty damn good. If you aren't worried about reusing the bolt I'd hit it up/down/side to side a bit to maybe loosen up the pressed fit. After that try to pound it out. A torch could help. If that doesn't work you might need some sort of bolt press/puller. Good luck!
If you rented a tie rod puller set from autozone you might be able to use that. I popped a set out with one of these before, it was hard to keep it centered though.
If you rented a tie rod puller set from autozone you might be able to use that. I popped a set out with one of these before, it was hard to keep it centered though.
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On most, if not all, XJs the shoulder of the bolt is splined, and that portion is pressed into the bracket. They are usually in there pretty damn good. If you aren't worried about reusing the bolt I'd hit it up/down/side to side a bit to maybe loosen up the pressed fit. After that try to pound it out. A torch could help. If that doesn't work you might need some sort of bolt press/puller. Good luck!
If you rented a tie rod puller set from autozone you might be able to use that. I popped a set out with one of these before, it was hard to keep it centered though.
If you rented a tie rod puller set from autozone you might be able to use that. I popped a set out with one of these before, it was hard to keep it centered though.
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I have the same problem. Except i cut the actual bolt part off even with the mount, thinking itd loosen the press. Didnt work, all i have now is the bolt head stuck on the other side.
Maybe heat would work?
Maybe heat would work?
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pickle fork.. I bought 1, is my new best friend $10
just had to get over being easy with it (like tryin to quietly pry a tie rod joint apart .. doesnt work)
+ a handheld sledge = easy separation on stuff .. blunt quick force .. if theres room for swinging
just had to get over being easy with it (like tryin to quietly pry a tie rod joint apart .. doesnt work)
+ a handheld sledge = easy separation on stuff .. blunt quick force .. if theres room for swinging
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
And yet another reason I don't use sway bars!
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