I'm installing a 2" re on a 01 and i broke all 4 rear shock bolts off after a buddy has been telling me for 2 weeks bp them . after reading 3 pages on the subject i found that bp doesnt always get the job done ,so now i don't feel so bad. my question is what works best? cutting the floor pan, hitting it with a punch from underneath,or welding new studs on to the broken bolt i hate drilling and i would like 2 get my mom her xj tomorrow that's the only thing holding me up
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drilling sucks what works best
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comancheon33
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4xBob
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I drilled out the broken bolts, and tapped the hole to next-size-up. I think that meant from OEM 10mm to 5/16 inch, but memory may be off. The fastest reported on this board is to use a punch and knock off the nut welded to the back of the shock mount, then slide a new one in taped into an open-end wrench, install new bolt. I have not tried the second way yet- maybe on the other XJ. USE ANTISEIZE on the new bolts, so that you or someone else never has to put up with this again.
a1collier
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You should have listened to your buddy,and PB on it.
88-xj-laredo
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- New Hampshire
Do you have any little kids around? younger brother or a nephew maybe? If somebody has small hands they might be able to get a nut and washer and a wrench in that stupid hand hole so you can bolt them on.
hintonsooner
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Knock the old out with a punch.
Wrap a wire around a new bolt and insert it from above.
When you have the bolt in hand just pull the wire out.
Put in your shock.
Since they are new, the nut and bolt will tighten to eachother without a backup.
Enjoy your newly found nerves.
Wrap a wire around a new bolt and insert it from above.
When you have the bolt in hand just pull the wire out.
Put in your shock.
Since they are new, the nut and bolt will tighten to eachother without a backup.
Enjoy your newly found nerves.
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