Crosspin bolt?

kenallwine · Sep 28, 2009

Well this weekend I was up at Harry's-u-pull-it in Hazleton, PA looking for some gear for my '00 XJ.

I found a ZJ with disc brakes to do the conversion however, when I pulled the diff cover, and looked for the cross pin bolt I was surprised to see a non standard hex head bolt.

I'm not sure what exactly it is as it didn't quite look like a 12-point. Could anyone shed some light on this. Nothing came up on the search.

kenallwine · Oct 13, 2009

Anybody?

wim hoppenbrouwers · Oct 13, 2009

Hallo. It is possible that this is a roll pin and not a bolt. Mostly in old Dana non C-clips axles.
You can punch it out.
92XJ wim

fyrfytr1717 · Oct 13, 2009

Could you describe how exactly it is a "non standard hex head bolt"? Which model and year of rear end are you looking at? A little more information might be helpful.

kastein · Oct 13, 2009

Any chance of pictures? Now I'm curious.

ghettocruiser · Oct 13, 2009

Ive never seen anything other than standard hex bolts. I guess it could be a star head...or reverse torx. I cant remember when I stripped a ZJ axle for the brakes.

J.

Gaius · Oct 13, 2009

I;ve only seen a roll pin, or a 1/4 inch 12 point bolt head.

lawsoncl · Oct 14, 2009

Being a ZJ, it would be a c-clip axle and probably a 1/4" 12-point or maybe 5/16 12-point head.

kenallwine · Oct 14, 2009

I think it might be a star head (reverse torx). I believe the year was a 96. I want to make sure I have the right socket to get it out. Anyone know if craftsman has 'star' sockets?

wim hoppenbrouwers · Oct 14, 2009

Hallo. This is my worn cross bolt. A normal wrench to use:1/4" 12 points.

click for bigger pic.

'92 XJ wim.

lawsoncl · Oct 15, 2009

wim hoppenbrouwers said:
Hallo. This is my worn cross bolt. A normal wrench to use:1/4" 12 points.
'92 XJ wim.

Looks a little more than worn if you ask me.

wim hoppenbrouwers · Oct 15, 2009

Hallo. The cause is worn C-clips and clips grooves in the axles and the LS.
The movement is axial 3mm of the rear wheels.
Sometimes it makes sounds, when the brake shoes are moving with it. LOL

'92 XJ wim

lilredxj99 · Oct 15, 2009

it's probably a inverted torx. it can be removed w/ a good combination wrench.

wim hoppenbrouwers · Oct 15, 2009

lilredxj99 said:
it's probably a inverted torx. it can be removed w/ a good combination wrench.

Did you try a normal wrench 1/4" too?

Joshooha · Oct 15, 2009

kenallwine said:
Well this weekend I was up at Harry's-u-pull-it in Hazleton, PA looking for some gear for my '00 XJ.

I found a ZJ with disc brakes to do the conversion however, when I pulled the diff cover, and looked for the cross pin bolt I was surprised to see a non standard hex head bolt.

I'm not sure what exactly it is as it didn't quite look like a 12-point. Could anyone shed some light on this. Nothing came up on the search.

the only thing I have for you on that topic is to post maybe a pic of the bolt, otherwise its likely the torx bits they use all over the place. Or get a 12 point socket? I wish I could help out more.

However, how is that junkyard up in Hazelton? I drive up that way from Carolina a lot and pass that junkyard...is it worth stopping to take a look?

kenallwine · Oct 22, 2009

It is worth a stop. There is always something there. It is $2.00 to get in and you can rent a wagon for $2.00/hour.

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