Need help!!!! I cut frame end of track bar
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Id take a flap disc and continue grinding down the bottom side around the flush cut bolt. After a little grinding you should start to see a seem around the bolt forming, this will let you know that the bolt and bracket are no longer connected. at that point try to air hammer it again. If you have to grind down too far id say just scrap it and buy a new bracket. They aren't that expensive.
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From: San Antonio, TX
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L H.O.
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You know you're replacing track bar for obvious reasons, I'd go ahead and order a new bracket. I'd imagine the hardware didn't fare much better, worth considering too.
You know, I hate the heat in S. Texas. But when I took the front end apart on my all original 92 I could've re-used the cotter pins if I was feeling super cheap. I feel for you guys up north, what a nightmare.
You know you're replacing track bar for obvious reasons, I'd go ahead and order a new bracket. I'd imagine the hardware didn't fare much better, worth considering too.
You know, I hate the heat in S. Texas. But when I took the front end apart on my all original 92 I could've re-used the cotter pins if I was feeling super cheap. I feel for you guys up north, what a nightmare.
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You know you're replacing track bar for obvious reasons, I'd go ahead and order a new bracket. I'd imagine the hardware didn't fare much better, worth considering too.
You know, I hate the heat in S. Texas. But when I took the front end apart on my all original 92 I could've re-used the cotter pins if I was feeling super cheap. I feel for you guys up north, what a nightmare.

You know you're replacing track bar for obvious reasons, I'd go ahead and order a new bracket. I'd imagine the hardware didn't fare much better, worth considering too.
You know, I hate the heat in S. Texas. But when I took the front end apart on my all original 92 I could've re-used the cotter pins if I was feeling super cheap. I feel for you guys up north, what a nightmare.

I'm in the process of drilling it out right now, because with my track bar I need to drill everything out to 5/8" any way. If that works I'll give it a good electrosis bath and reuse it. Other wise I'll scrape it and a buy a new one. Thanks you so much everyone for your input!
I'm in the process of drilling it out right now, because with my track bar I need to drill everything out to 5/8" any way. If that works I'll give it a good electrosis bath and reuse it. Other wise I'll scrape it and a buy a new one. Thanks you so much everyone for your input!


