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well i started to replace the rear springs on my 1991 cherokee then comes the road block the nut broke loose from the front mount bracket by then it started to rain on me so i quit for the day my question is how difficult is it to replace that bracket i've ordered a new one dont look to bad but then again nothing has been easy with this jeepany help would be great
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thanks for the worldly advice there still dont bring me any flippin closer to to understanding the next step i should take beside i dont write books and illustrations of subjects that everyone in this forum knows all to well
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In the world of hi-tech gadgetry, I've noticed that more and more people who send text messages and emails have long forgotten the art of capital letters.
For those of you who fall into this category, please take note of the following statement:
"Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse and helping your uncle jack off a horse."
Is everybody clear on that?
On a more serious note, you are hurting yourself by not using punctuation. The guys who could really help will skip over posts like that. Proven fact.
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Dozens of threads on the topic if you search.
Don't argue or insult the highly respected members of this forum. They can save you thousands if you're nice about it. You'll never find a shop with as much knowledge as two of the members on this board.
Don't argue or insult the highly respected members of this forum. They can save you thousands if you're nice about it. You'll never find a shop with as much knowledge as two of the members on this board.
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The welded nut you are going after is not in the frame. Many folks start tearing into this problem without understanding where the nut actually resides, and end up creating a lot of damage. The nut sits in the pocket on the side of the frame rail. It is best accessed from beneath (outside the vehicle) by cutting into the bottom of the pocket, and accessing with a box wrench. The new nut does not necessarily need to be welded back in, but many choose to have it welded back in so that they can weld back up the "pocket" and restore it back to its original configuration.
The following post on naxja has a picture to help explain (I just used google to find the first post with a picture that would help).
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=83631
The following post on naxja has a picture to help explain (I just used google to find the first post with a picture that would help).
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=83631
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From a teacher -- short and to the point
In the world of hi-tech gadgetry, I've noticed that more and more people who send text messages and emails have long forgotten the art of capital letters.
For those of you who fall into this category, please take note of the following statement:
"Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse and helping your uncle jack off a horse."
Is everybody clear on that?
On a more serious note, you are hurting yourself by not using punctuation. The guys who could really help will skip over posts like that. Proven fact.
In the world of hi-tech gadgetry, I've noticed that more and more people who send text messages and emails have long forgotten the art of capital letters.
For those of you who fall into this category, please take note of the following statement:
"Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse and helping your uncle jack off a horse."
Is everybody clear on that?
On a more serious note, you are hurting yourself by not using punctuation. The guys who could really help will skip over posts like that. Proven fact.
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well i started to replace the rear springs on my 1991 cherokee then comes the road block the nut broke loose from the front mount bracket by then it started to rain on me so i quit for the day my question is how difficult is it to replace that bracket i've ordered a new one dont look to bad but then again nothing has been easy with this jeepany help would be great
BRM, based on our 4.0 discussion (and your sig) I had a feeling you were the one. Might I suggest a BRM Golden Rule #6 regarding punctuation.
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Hey this is my first time posting anything here, but I'm guessing you broke the front spring bolt's captured nut that resides inside the frame. I don't have any remedies for this (my apologies), but I will strongly suggest that anyone in the rust belt who reading this and is worried about the same problem should consider cutting the spring eye out and not bothering to get the bolt out on its own. I just finished putting a 3 inch RC lift on my 2000 XJ. I spent about 2 hours getting one side done and 45 minutes on the other. Once I had the inner bushing sleeves exposed I chiseled the seam open and sprayed with PB blaster and let sit over night. The next morning I heated the sleeves and bolts and broke them loose. Everything broke loose and came out easily. To me this seemed like an easier process than horsing out the bolts only to find I've stripped the nut threads or broken the nut loose altogether. Just my thoughts.
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Hey this is my first time posting anything here, but I'm guessing you broke the front spring bolt's captured nut that resides inside the frame. I don't have any remedies for this (my apologies), but I will strongly suggest that anyone in the rust belt who reading this and is worried about the same problem should consider cutting the spring eye out and not bothering to get the bolt out on its own. I just finished putting a 3 inch RC lift on my 2000 XJ. I spent about 2 hours getting one side done and 45 minutes on the other. Once I had the inner bushing sleeves exposed I chiseled the seam open and sprayed with PB blaster and let sit over night. The next morning I heated the sleeves and bolts and broke them loose. Everything broke loose and came out easily. To me this seemed like an easier process than horsing out the bolts only to find I've stripped the nut threads or broken the nut loose altogether. Just my thoughts.
Interesting approach. Got pics? I'm sure a lot of us would be interested!
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