Lost drag link bolt...what size do I need?
12-19-2021, 04:40 PM
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Lost drag link bolt...what size do I need?
Went on a short drive to a store the other day. As I backed out of a parking spot I heard a noticeable "clunk" and thought it was because I hadn't driven the XJ in a while. Upon arriving home and looking underneath, I found the draglink to be hanging down and the complete bolt/nut or whatever was missing from where it attaches to the axle. So I need to find me another bolt and the local junkyard doesn't have any XJ's to steal from! Does anybody have a parts diagram of the front end of a 1999 Jeep XJ, 4dr, 4.0 with auto transmission?
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12-19-2021, 07:45 PM
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Yep its the track bar....my nomenclature failed me! 
I remember when I pulled my spare Dana 30 from the U-PULL-it yard that I had to get a saws all to cut that same bolt to pull it. Now I need one...if anyone has a part number, size, or a website where I could get one it would be much appreciated!
I remember when I pulled my spare Dana 30 from the U-PULL-it yard that I had to get a saws all to cut that same bolt to pull it. Now I need one...if anyone has a part number, size, or a website where I could get one it would be much appreciated!
12-19-2021, 08:41 PM
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Year: 1989
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0
The bolt is an M10x1.5 x 70mm long, grade 10.8. The original nut was a flag nut, but you can substitute a regular nut and lock washer. It's just a little harder to get the nut in place and hold it. Original torque spec is 55 ft-lbs.
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12-19-2021, 11:10 PM
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Thanks for your assistance lawsoncl and Superslow. Will commence my search for the correct bolt tomorrow!
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12-20-2021, 07:41 AM
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Of all places, Advance auto has the correct bolt and locking nut! The XJ will be back on the road in no time. Thanks again!
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