DaddyO
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Western, N.Y.
Doing a lift on a 99 XJ. Started on the rear. Ran into and conquered the usual problems so far. Shock bolts broke, stiff leaf bolts, etc. I've Gotten the passengers side leaf out. Had a heck of a time getting the front leaf bolts out but between force, ignorance, and the helpful advice of the forums I got it. Went to Fastenal and ordered up 4 new bolts M14-2.0 x 120mm and a couple nuts, all 10.9 grade. Before I tried bolting up the leaf I checked the new bolt first. It threads in then gets really hard to turn.
What do we see as my best option. I was gonna get a tap and try and ream it out but of course I did some reading first.
My thought is that the nut is still attached to the frame. Either cross threaded or stripped. Judging by the bolt that came out that makes sense.
A) Tap the existing bolt
B) Cut the frame open and try to remove the bolt.
C) Drill straight through and put new nut on the other side of the frame rail.
???
Replies appreciated.
What do we see as my best option. I was gonna get a tap and try and ream it out but of course I did some reading first.
My thought is that the nut is still attached to the frame. Either cross threaded or stripped. Judging by the bolt that came out that makes sense.
A) Tap the existing bolt
B) Cut the frame open and try to remove the bolt.
C) Drill straight through and put new nut on the other side of the frame rail.
???
Replies appreciated.