Jnx

the other day we went out on some trails and i started noticing a difference in the rear passenger side. the bolt that attaches the shock to the rear axle broke off is there a way to replace it? i posted a picture , not mine but so you guys know what im talking about. i would appreciate the help.

zfranklin92

The actual bolt itself? When I got new rear shocks it came with new bolts on the bottom for each side. Just hammer it out I believe, haven't had to do it before but that's how the new ones appeared to go in

zfranklin92

Oh and the left u bolt looks a little scary hah. Might wana reset that while your down there

Jnx

hahaha thats not my jeep i just used it as reference. the tip of the bolt broke off, with the nut and washer. it looks like if it was a stud in there.

zfranklin92

Oh alright good haha. Yeah try looking at it a little better. Give it a few taps on the threaded side to push it out. Ill take a look at my bolts I got with my shocks tonight to give you a better idea as to replace them. If you can't find any near you ill send it to you if u cover shipping

Jnx

ok cool thanx

mech1ohio

what do you do when the UPPER SHOCK bolts break?????

zfranklin92

Hammer out the old nuts up there (air chisel works like a charm). Buy some 5/16 bolts, flat washers, some nuts, and some loc-tite. Just gotta fish the bolts up there and use a wrench to get on top of it and a socket on the bottom. Crank em down tight with some loc tite. Then what I did was put another nut on after I tighten the bolts down and torque that against the other bolt so they won't ever go anywhere. It can be a pain but you'll figure it out as you go. Don't bother with lock washers; tried that and it failed within a month. I've been rockin loc tite and jam nuts for a while now. Hope that helps

mech1ohio

ok thanks will try that

Modestmike

When I changed my rear shocks one of the bottom bolts broke. I tried for an hour with a BFH to see if it would come out and it didn't. I had to grind it down and drill a new hole. It worked out better because my rear end is shimmed and the angle is much better.

Skunkape

X2I did the same thing cut it off flush with a grinder then drilled it out all the way through.and threw in a big a$$ grade 8 bolt.Kind of a blessing in disguise,if it ever happens again you just toss.in another bolt

Jnx

what size was the bolt?

Modestmike

Idk off the top of my head. You can take the bushing in and get one that fits without the sleeve in. I had the perfect one laying around so I lucked out. Wish I had another one so I can do the other side. I'll probably do that next week.

peep

1/2" Diameter works, X2 with Skunkape - use grade 8

ericfx1984

perfect time to do this...

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearShockM.htm