Shackle bolt removal
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From: Dubuque IA,Libertyville IL
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
They would charge way to much and they would do the same things you would do and they don't care about customers cars so they will break every bolt and probably cut ur frame to get the tip bolt out if it breaks best thing for u to do is soak bolts for a good week in pb blaster and u should be good to get them off when needed with a big pipe for leverage
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From: Illinois
Year: 2005
Model: Grand Cherokee (WK)
Engine: 5.7 Hemi
Ugh........ I have to change my rear springs in the next week or so, (Lean), am not looking forward to this. Doesnt help my heep hails from the great state of Ill., the rust is even got its own rust!!! lol Seriously,are these really the best, and (only) methods, i dont have the equip to cut, heat, weld, have done everything on my rig my own damn self, what would a shop charge to replace the springs, just in case???? .... not trying to thread jack here!
Heat and PB Blaster will get them out. If you heat the bolt til its cherry red it will break the rust bond. I just did this last night on my jeep. Once you start to get the bolts loose, tighten it up again. This will help clear the threads of the crud that will bind the bolt up. Get the bolt lose again and apply heat. Work slowly don't force it and you'll get them out no prob. Let the bolt cool and respray with PB Blaster. I've been using a MAP torch that I picked up at Home Depot as a heat source.
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From: Joliet, Il
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: HO4.0 I6
Heat and PB Blaster will get them out. If you heat the bolt til its cherry red it will break the rust bond. I just did this last night on my jeep. Once you start to get the bolts loose, tighten it up again. This will help clear the threads of the crud that will bind the bolt up. Get the bolt lose again and apply heat. Work slowly don't force it and you'll get them out no prob. Let the bolt cool and respray with PB Blaster. I've been using a MAP torch that I picked up at Home Depot as a heat source.
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From: Joliet, Il
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: HO4.0 I6
but the other one is in there good! I was able to break it loose and spin it for a bit but I can no longer do so. I think I may try and take off the rear bumper to get to is and just cut it? I have all new bolts so I am not too worried. if anybody has any other advice please let me know! and yes I have been soaking it in pb. for the past month...
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