Removing the pressed in swaybar link bolts

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Aug 4, 2016 | 02:38 PM

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rwhealey

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From: Denver CO

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by UN150N

I used a HF $10 ball joint press .. it took all of 30 seconds each side without heat.. leave the nut on the tip of the bolt to keep the ball joint press from sliding off the bolt

+1000

I screwed around with a c-clamp for about an hour before I drove to Harbor Freight and bought the $10 ball joint press. You have to cut the bolt to fit the press, but 10 seconds and a sharp hit from a hammer will get it out.

I used a dremel and cutting wheel to cut the bolt but a hacksaw and elbow grease would work fine. Just make sure you cut it flat if you have a press like mine that has a "point" on the end or the press will slide off.

Last edited by rwhealey; Aug 4, 2016 at 03:59 PM.

Aug 4, 2016 | 03:41 PM

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JK253

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From: Puyallup, WA

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0L

A ball joint press is great to have around for all kinds of stuff. One of my best amazon purchases yet.

Not sure when the breakover year is, but some are actually threaded in there and not splined. I was doing my buddy's IRO lift on his '92 and they turned right out.