Leaf spring bolt stuck
03-10-2018, 08:37 PM
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Leaf spring bolt stuck
Currently trying to get the nut/bolt or what's left of the bolt out of my front leaf spring bracket. I've run out of ideas and have no clue what to do next. Any help would be great. Thanks in advanced -jonnie
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03-10-2018, 08:41 PM
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(Try to make the title of your threads more descriptive than just "HELP")
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fo...lt-fix-228654/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fo...lt-fix-228654/
03-10-2018, 08:44 PM
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A bolt extractor (like an easy out).
Assuming of course the remainder of the bolt is still threaded in.
Sometimes folks have to cut a hole in the trunk floor to get at stuff from the top.
Assuming of course the remainder of the bolt is still threaded in.
Sometimes folks have to cut a hole in the trunk floor to get at stuff from the top.
03-10-2018, 09:29 PM
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If you need to push it out the back and it is not threaded in, lube with PB Blaster, then use an air chisel with a blunt tip to force it out. If it is threaded in, use PB Blaster, drill it for an EZ Out, then do your absolute BEST to use the EZ Out as it was designed.
If those are not options please post more pictures and a better description of the problem.
If those are not options please post more pictures and a better description of the problem.
03-10-2018, 09:36 PM
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The bolt will not move in or out of the nut, and the amount of bolt sticking out on each side of the nut is to much for it to just drop out of the hole i had cut. I was thinking maybe cut a hole on the other side of the "frame" and pull it threw that side so I don't have to mess with the pocket anymore. Does that seem like an alright idea or no?
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Cut the bushing then open up that hole some more, look about half way down the page in this thread.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/fro...emoval-227521/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/fro...emoval-227521/
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