ok i ran into another bolt giving me problems. the bolt mounting the top of the rear shackle will not come out all the way or go back in. i got the threads out of the frame but it will not come all the way out of the sleeve or go back into the threads on the frame. i had the same problem with the front of the leaf spring but i could tap that with a hammer while i threaded it in but there is not room in the back to do that. i took it to the shop and they said it is seized in the sleeve and they would have to torch it all off and replace the shackle for around $200-$300??? i did just spend 12hours putting the lift kit on to save $500 to spend 200 for one bolt. i am going to go back and get the cherokee and just trying to come up with how to get it out? maybe some kind of a wedge or pickle fork to pound in there? thanks again.

 

Can you cut the bolt in half and use new hardware?

I'm assuming you are still removing the factory hardware...

 

I think I will just order new shackles and cut it apart with the sawzall. Ever shackle I have seen on the web site though all seem like lift shacklesthat add a few inches and I don't really want to add any.

 

look in for sale threads for stock shackles.
98Plum crazy has some. prob let go real cheap.

 

Check Quadratec.com for them

 

$17.99 each

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-sh...y-cherokee.htm