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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 06:38 PM
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I have run into quite the dilemma concerning my upper shock mounts on the rear end of my XJ. They seem to REALLY enjoy their current home and do not want to come out. I have already busted the head off of 3 of the four and the fourth just rounded off instead of breaking like his brothers and sisters did. Anyone have any brilliant ideas to get the stubborn things out?
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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Loggerhead
I have run into quite the dilemma concerning my upper shock mounts on the rear end of my XJ. They seem to REALLY enjoy their current home and do not want to come out. I have already busted the head off of 3 of the four and the fourth just rounded off instead of breaking like his brothers and sisters did. Anyone have any brilliant ideas to get the stubborn things out?
Do you have access to a air hammer? Ive seen some just knock them out with a large punch or even drill them out if no air hammer around.. but here is a vid on the fix.


here is a short one

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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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Do you have access to a air hammer? Ive seen some just knock them out with a large punch or even drill them out if no air hammer around.. but here is a vid on the fix.

JEEP CHEROKEE ( XJ ) REAR UPPER SHOCK BOLT FIX - YouTube

here is a short one

Jeep Cherokee rear shock bolts. - YouTube




Ok, I owe you a cold beverage!!! How close are you to Wasilla?
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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 07:07 PM
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Ok, I owe you a cold beverage!!! How close are you to Wasilla?
Im a bit away.. Im down in Juneau AK on the panhandle.
But I do get up there from time to time.

Here is my quadcopter vid of Juneau.


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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 07:18 PM
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Cool vid. My cousin lives in Wasilla and I am due for a visit is the reason I was asking.
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