Jonner
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
INTRO: I haven't posted to this forum yet because I've been able to find the majority of my answers through searching. THANKS to everyone! I've wrenched before on Hondas, (only broke one bolt ever on that 12 year old car) but have never dealt with so many rusty parts before. This is my first Jeep and first American car. I bought it because I needed a reliable daily driver under $3000 while I'm in college.
Vehicle: 98 Cherokee Sport 4 Door - Moss Green
Engine: 4.0L
Trans: AW4 auto - 4wd with NP231
currently 173,000 miles, I've owned it since 158,000 mile mark (one owner previously)
PROBLEM: Currently I have a worn out transmission mount. Like the rest of this Jeep it is RUSTY! I was attempting to loosen all 4 transmission crossmember bolts/nuts and broke the first bolt barely turning it - I attempted to tighten-loosen-tighten-loosen, but it broke anyway under little torque. I'll be doing the shocks and rear springs in the spring time and am expecting to break some bolts and run into more rust related issues.
I have no garage. I store all my tools inside one of our indoor 13'x3.5' closets and haul everything outside when needed.
NEEDS: inexpensive but good tools
-tap and die set
-a good drill (currently have crap and decker)
-good metal drill bits(currently have crap and decker)
-and if I still have money, a cheap welder that'll get the job done
1) So what do you guys use?
2) Am I better off getting metric or SAE die/taps?
3) What standard sizes or range of sizes will I most commonly use?
Vehicle: 98 Cherokee Sport 4 Door - Moss Green
Engine: 4.0L
Trans: AW4 auto - 4wd with NP231
currently 173,000 miles, I've owned it since 158,000 mile mark (one owner previously)
PROBLEM: Currently I have a worn out transmission mount. Like the rest of this Jeep it is RUSTY! I was attempting to loosen all 4 transmission crossmember bolts/nuts and broke the first bolt barely turning it - I attempted to tighten-loosen-tighten-loosen, but it broke anyway under little torque. I'll be doing the shocks and rear springs in the spring time and am expecting to break some bolts and run into more rust related issues.
I have no garage. I store all my tools inside one of our indoor 13'x3.5' closets and haul everything outside when needed.
NEEDS: inexpensive but good tools
-tap and die set
-a good drill (currently have crap and decker)
-good metal drill bits(currently have crap and decker)
-and if I still have money, a cheap welder that'll get the job done
1) So what do you guys use?
2) Am I better off getting metric or SAE die/taps?
3) What standard sizes or range of sizes will I most commonly use?
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