03-19-2011, 01:13 PM | ||||
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Ahrggg -spring bolt stuck in bushing Ahrrrggggg! Having the FSJ nightmare weekend tryin to get the rear spring and shackle bolts out. The leaf bolts seem to be stuck fast in the bushing - so no matter how much force you apply the bolt 'snaps' or springs back like crazy. I have tried heat on it/ PB blaster for 2 weeks / JAck under bolt / Impact wrench. As you apply force the whole spring binds and moves round with the wrench- then like elastic ! Has anyone tried a sawzall and just cut the whole bolt either side of the leaf onn inside next to bushing? Is the chassis threaded or should bolt hammer out? The nut is off but its NOT comin out _ __________________ |
03-19-2011, 01:42 PM | ||||
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MAP torch. watch out...they explode. __________________ 1979 Chero S "Sundog" 1979 Chero S "Hammer" |
03-19-2011, 01:48 PM |
Get a bigger hammer |
03-19-2011, 03:55 PM | ||||
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BS: before sawzall, I managed to slide the best hacksaw blade (lame de scie a metaux), and cut the bolt off on both side, of course the bushing is not coming off, but it can be pressed on. A few years later I got some springs at a local junkyard, where they pull the part for you, they used the map torch (in fact it was the oxy acetylene) and burnt the bushing out.... I am a 2hrs away from you at the moment, but not avail. this sunday.... __________________ See Ouray 2013, Engine bits and Fuel and brake lines, and Body work |
03-19-2011, 04:00 PM | ||||
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I had to burn mine out with oxy-accetelyne... Be sure to wire wheel them and coat with anti sieze before reinstalling __________________ 86 GrandWag. Howell fuel Injected 360. MSD Ignition + Dizzy. 727/229 swap BJ's 2" Lift and 31's 88 Wrangler 4.2, Howell TBI and MSD - Borla Headers w/ Cat-back + winch and 31's AND a M416 trailer (-: Last edited by Tripwire : 03-19-2011 at 04:04 PM. |
03-20-2011, 05:11 AM | ||||
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sawzall then! Thanks Guys. Multiple issue dont help like working alone, on axle stands, Propane tank near and lines above the bushing I have new springs with bushes fitted ready & new bolts - so the ones im trying to get off are sacrificial! I'll try and cut the bolt either side of the bush and hammer the remains out. Not looking forward to the Gas tank side __________________ |
03-20-2011, 10:44 AM | ||||
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If you aren't saving the spring this is a good approach Being my third XJ I took a different approach this time getting the rear springs off. It went better that the others I've done, and quicker with no busted knuckles. __________________ |
03-20-2011, 01:32 PM | ||||
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many thanks all - The FSJ forum is the only thing that keeps me going & driving this relic! Loving the last post - those babies are comin off this week which ever way. been working on old cars for years but NEVER come across bolts this bad. __________________ |
03-20-2011, 10:24 PM | ||||
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Quote: Originally Posted by eurowag many thanks all - The FSJ forum is the only thing that keeps me going & driving this relic! Loving the last post - those babies are comin off this week which ever way. been working on old cars for years but NEVER come across bolts this bad. Same here on those pesky bolts. I heard of XJ guys cutting holes in the floors to get those bolt out. I gaurantee if you follow what I showed, you will have them off 15 minutes each side. Keep us posted __________________ |