MT Mike
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- Helena, MT
I've searched and read through some threads for the past hour, with no luck. I'm in the middle of installing my new bumper and can not get all three bolts on the steering box to line up. Stock steering box with JCR steering spacer and JCR bumper brackets on my 89 4.0L. New OEM style bolts and washers. I can get any two of the three bolts in and started, but no matter what I try, I can not get the third bolt started. I have checked to make sure that all three bolts go through the bumper tie in plate and the spacer. Right now I have the top and "middle" bolt in and I can see the lower one (closest to the firewall) all the way through but can not get it lined up and started in the box itself. Steering shaft is still connected and the pitman arm is still connected. No signs of stripped threads on the box itself. No other bolts installed in the bumper bracket yet. Any tips or tricks?