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Jan 16, 2017 | 09:56 PM

#82636

LACK

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From: CA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Finished up all the fab work on my axle. Modified JCR truss, JCR C-gussets, blee OTA track bar, aretc LCA mounts.

Ready for gears and reassembly.

Jan 16, 2017 | 11:13 PM

#82637

Rogue4x4

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From: Blunt, South Dakota

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.6 stroker

Quote:

Originally Posted by xjthing

This is what I got done so far. Drilling out spot welds are a pain. Is there an easy way to get the seam sealer off?

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Get one of these

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Needle scaler, they kick ***.

Also stop drilling out welds, get a spot weld bit, sooo much easier.

Jan 17, 2017 | 12:10 AM

#82638

LACK

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From: CA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Quote:

Originally Posted by roninofako

Get one of these

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Needle scaler, they kick ***.

Also stop drilling out welds, get a spot weld bit, sooo much easier.

You and your damn needle scaler.

Im beginning to think its your favorite tool. Lol

Jan 17, 2017 | 12:13 AM

#82639

LACK

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From: CA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Quote:

Originally Posted by xjthing

This is what I got done so far. Drilling out spot welds are a pain. Is there an easy way to get the seam sealer off?

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Small hand held butane torch or a heat gun. Should peel right off with a chisel when its warm. Otherwise a wire wheel. Thats how they do it at body shops.

Jan 17, 2017 | 12:56 AM

#82640

Rogue4x4

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From: Blunt, South Dakota

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.6 stroker

Quote:

Originally Posted by LACK

You and your damn needle scaler.

Im beginning to think its your favorite tool. Lol

Definitely one of them for sure. It makes short work of stubborn material. Once you use one, you won't look back.

Jan 17, 2017 | 06:33 AM

#82641

xjthing

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From: PA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

I have been using a spot weld drill bit and a seam buster. I don't have a needle scaler though. I'll have to try the heat gun and chisel trick. So...Nobody wants to take me up on the free pizza and beer offer? Lol

Jan 17, 2017 | 06:42 AM

#82642

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

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If it's free, that mean the pizza is expired and the beer is crappy

Jan 17, 2017 | 08:03 AM

#82643

jtm01xj

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From: whiting

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by xjthing

This is what I got done so far. Drilling out spot welds are a pain. Is there an easy way to get the seam sealer off?

I've always used a heat gun and scraper to remove seam sealer

Jan 17, 2017 | 08:33 AM

#82644

xjthing

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From: PA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJwonders

If it's free, that mean the pizza is expired and the beer is crappy

It's not really free, you have to help work on the jeep. You get to pick out the beer and I'll order the pizza. Heck, I might even throw in some gas money.

Jan 17, 2017 | 09:31 AM

#82645

93XJeeper

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From: North Carolina

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by xjthing

This is what I got done so far. Drilling out spot welds are a pain. Is there an easy way to get the seam sealer off?

Get one of these wire brushes. They work great.

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Jan 17, 2017 | 11:28 AM

#82646

shooptube

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From: Southgate, Michigan

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.6 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by xjthing

It's not really free, you have to help work on the jeep. You get to pick out the beer and I'll order the pizza. Heck, I might even throw in some gas money.

What state are you in? Lol

Jan 17, 2017 | 11:31 AM

#82647

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by xjthing

It's not really free, you have to help work on the jeep. You get to pick out the beer and I'll order the pizza. Heck, I might even throw in some gas money.

Sure. That sound more reasonable. I'm from Pennsylvania so I expect a good chunk of change along with a motel room

Jan 17, 2017 | 11:46 AM

#82648

xjthing

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From: PA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

I'm in between johnstown and Blairsville in PA. Hotel not included. Lol

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Jan 17, 2017 | 11:50 AM

#82649

The_Admiral

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From: Arizona

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Tore down the Dana 30 in preparation for a re-gear

Jan 17, 2017 | 01:11 PM

#82650

CurrySoSpicy

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From: York PA

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Litre I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by xjthing

I'm in between johnstown and Blairsville in PA. Hotel not included. Lol

PA unite