sdk131
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Calvert County, MD
I've been a DIY'er for years, and perform all of the standard maintenance on my vehicles. I even managed to install a new lift kit on my XJ this past spring that involved re-tapping some threads. However, I could use some advice on my current challenge.
I'm trying to remove the rear bumper brackets to make the hitch install much easier, and to do some rust treating/repair. However, all 8 of the bolts that hold the brackets to the unibody are VERY rusted and there was no chance of removal with wrenches (nuts and bolt heads very deformed due to rust). So, I have resorted to drilling them one by one. I don't have a lot of experience in this arena and the first bolt took me a good 15 minutes. With 7 more to go I thought I'd ask for some advice on bits, lubrication, etc. Any advice to speed this up....or is this just par for the course and I need to just suck it up and spend two more hours drilling bolts?
I'm trying to remove the rear bumper brackets to make the hitch install much easier, and to do some rust treating/repair. However, all 8 of the bolts that hold the brackets to the unibody are VERY rusted and there was no chance of removal with wrenches (nuts and bolt heads very deformed due to rust). So, I have resorted to drilling them one by one. I don't have a lot of experience in this arena and the first bolt took me a good 15 minutes. With 7 more to go I thought I'd ask for some advice on bits, lubrication, etc. Any advice to speed this up....or is this just par for the course and I need to just suck it up and spend two more hours drilling bolts?