Leaf springs, shocks and control arms
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Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Leaf springs, shocks and control arms
Gonna be replacing the rear leaf springs and shocks. I have read many posts on what to do after you break the bolts fastening these things, but I'm looking for tips to prevent this. Also, looking for a tutorial on upper/lower control arm bushing. I know there is probably a thread addressing this! Any help is appreciated.
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PB Blaster/Kroil is your friend here, soak everything down, wait a couple days soak it down again. 99% chance the upper shock bolts will break. This is probably the #3 thread topic. Many different ways to remedy you will just have to search and pick the one that you feel you can do the easiest.
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Probably.
But if you are prepared with a hammer and punch and new bolts it really only takes an extra 10-15 minutes to fish in the new bolts and be done with it. Takes even less time if you have an air hammer.
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I ordered a set of these. Seems to have sold a lot of them. I just did leaf springs & when these arrive I will do shocks. PO had one shock welded on poorly it broke so I will try this http://www.ebay.com/itm/JEEP-CHEROKE...item2c5f6eb7ff
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I manged to get my rusted shock bolts off mine like this. First I spent a week putting ATF fluid on the bolts. Second took a dremil and cleaned evey thing I could. I used a 3/8 drive and was VERY careful ,take it slow and You might get lucky. Good Luck .
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