Leafs bolts are stuck!!! Help!!!

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Mar 26, 2012 | 11:09 AM

#16

CherokeeChick

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From: Eh infusion

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: The legendary inline 6, haven't done anything here yet

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Originally Posted by TN12valve

I have got the new bolts ordered... They will be here tomorrow sometime but i still dont have the old ones out. I think i will just try my best to pull the fronts out without breaking them or cutting them, and i will just cut the backs and save myself some heartache. Thanks for the help y'all!

It would probably just be easier to cut them out and put new ones in... Save ya a lot of hassle and swearing!

Last edited by CherokeeChick; Mar 26, 2012 at 11:13 AM.

Mar 26, 2012 | 12:03 PM

#17

TBear

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From: Idaho

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Litre

I only got one of my 4 to come out and had to cut the other three. Did break loose one of the dreaded inside-the-frame welded nuts, so ended up having to cut a hole in the floorboard to get at it and even then it was a major PITA.

Mar 26, 2012 | 12:03 PM

#18

justinburnett

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From: Oregon

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I'm about to go try this today. Have a new set of RE leafs that I want to put in. I'm kind of discouraged hearing all the trouble they've been for others. I've soaked it in PB a couple times over the last week, so hopefully I'll get somewhere with it. Hopefully....

Is there any way to open up the backside of the frame (maybe a holesaw or something) and drill the bolt out of the threaded portion, and just slide the new bolt through, put on a big nut, and weld a plate over the hole? Just wondering. I really don't want to start hacking into the "frame" but I need these off. Damned OE ones are so saggy I've got a 2" block in them and it's not much higher in the back than stock.