removing sway bar bolt from axle...

[gregclimbs]

any suggestions? can't get them off to get the new gen2 RE QD's on.

tia,

g

[ColoradoXJ13]

any suggestions? can't get them off to get the new gen2 RE QD's on.

tia,

g

I heated it up with a torch, put in an air driver with a torx attachment, spun it, then popped it out with a hammer. Watch out, it is hot afterward, don't pick it up immediately (I speak from experience!)

[DaffyXJ]

This threw me on mine also. (01 XJ)
It's not threaded, just pressed in. Why the torqex head on it I have no idea.
I used a C-Clamp and a 3 lb Jeep Wrench (Hammer).

[gregclimbs]

c-clamp? how?

thanks,

g

[DaffyXJ]

one end on pointy end of sway bar bolt, other end on the axle mount for the sway bar bolt, (not on the torqex head itself) tighten down, smack with 3 lb jeep wrench. re-tighten after a few good smacks or if the c-clamp falls off.
The c-clamp applies constant tension and the hammer frees the sway bar bolt. Just keep in mind the bolt and c-clamp will leave in a hurry when it does come free.

[GottaBeJeep]

http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/swaybar_endlinks.htm

[kubtastic]

or just knock it out with a sledgehammer or air chisel. Worst that could happen is that those little brackets get bent in the process.

[cyberbackpacker]

Here is a very thorough write-up on how to get'er done.

http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/swaybar_endlinks.htm


-Kevin
cyberbackpacker