leaf spring bolts through the unibody

[kastein]

The only thing I can add to his comment is "buy new bolts." Other than that, it is pure perfection... everything is better when you add fire.

 

[MoparManiac]

MoparManiac is a genius. everyone listen to him.

Just look at my taste in music, how could I not be a genius.

 

[xj92]

just cut an access hole in the pocket, put a wrench on the nut, and call it a day

I cut an access hole like this to remove the old nut, then welded a new nut to a square steel plate, slid it up in there and welded it in place, then closed up the access hold by welding a plate back over it and grinding it all smooth. Didn't have any further problems for the next six years until I sold it.

 

[whooprunner]

Or you could do this

http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Poly-Performance-Jeep-XJ-Rear-Spring-Hanger-Bracket-p-20685.html

It looks cleaner and wraps all the way around the rail.

 

[Mr. mud]

wow, I want those! Where are they and how many purses do I hve to snatch to afford them?

 

[fubar XJ]

Whatever way you go, make sure to put some Nev-R-Seize on the bolt threads when you re-install them. This goes for folks who are able to get the stock ones out fine without fighting the captive nut too. I just used the silver colored Permatex brand. Use it on shock bolts too, any of the captive nut trouble spots that you come across.

 

[whooprunner]

wow, I want those! Where are they and how many purses do I hve to snatch to afford them?

It's a little spendy at 185, but it's well worth it if I have to replace mine.

 

[Mr. mud]

Is that 185 each side, or for a pair? I'm guessing it's per side. So where do I get them from? Mine aren't giving me trouble yet but it looks like a worthwhile upgrade just to avoid these problems in the future.

 

[whooprunner]

I think its for the pair from the website. It's from polyperformance

http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Poly-Performance-Jeep-XJ-Rear-Spring-Hanger-Bracket-p-20685.html

 

[derrickdrew17]

I think its for the pair from the website. It's from polyperformance

http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Poly-Performance-Jeep-XJ-Rear-Spring-Hanger-Bracket-p-20685.html

I wonder if you do have to bolt them or can you just weld them on? i hate haveing to drill into my floor for them.