Problem with a 89 xj lift

Muddy 1 · 03-05-2008, 12:28 AM

I am doing a lift for a kid I know and we got the front done and have hit a bit of a snag. The bolts that attach the leafs to the frame are spinning. What is the best way to get these out?

carwash · 03-05-2008, 01:10 AM

cut them out with a sawzall or torch.

or heat them up and hammer them all day with a strong impact.

sarge · 03-05-2008, 01:52 AM

remove the rear hanger and walk the spring up and down while using an impact or air wrench to spin the bolt with as little pressure as possible. once it starts to come out alittle you can get a pry bar behind it or a large boxed end wrench dropped behind the bolt head and a BFH .
These can be a real pain in the arse if I remember correctly. Isn't the nut inside of the uni-body ?

RuffedUpXJ · 03-05-2008, 11:15 AM

Yeah Sarge it is hidden inside there. Basically cut a hole and get it out then weld a new one back in and cover your hole. its a ***** bud enjoy

Muddy 1 · 03-05-2008, 05:58 PM

Hey guys thanks for the help.

03-05-2008, 12:28 AM	#1
Muddy 1 Will work for Jeep parts! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bellbrook, OH Posts: 58	Problem with a 89 xj lift I am doing a lift for a kid I know and we got the front done and have hit a bit of a snag. The bolts that attach the leafs to the frame are spinning. What is the best way to get these out?

03-05-2008, 01:10 AM	#2
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	cut them out with a sawzall or torch. or heat them up and hammer them all day with a strong impact. __________________

03-05-2008, 11:15 AM	#4
RuffedUpXJ On XJ 2 Now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Twp. Posts: 314	Yeah Sarge it is hidden inside there. Basically cut a hole and get it out then weld a new one back in and cover your hole. its a ***** bud enjoy __________________ 88 XJ - 5" lift - 35" BFG's - Bumpers - Rock Rails - Homebrewed OBA - Roof Rack - Tube Doors - Trimmed - Dented 87 XJ - D44 - Disco D30 - 235's - 231TC - Stock for now

03-05-2008, 01:52 AM	#3
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	remove the rear hanger and walk the spring up and down while using an impact or air wrench to spin the bolt with as little pressure as possible. once it starts to come out alittle you can get a pry bar behind it or a large boxed end wrench dropped behind the bolt head and a BFH . These can be a real pain in the arse if I remember correctly. Isn't the nut inside of the uni-body ?

03-05-2008, 05:58 PM	#5
Muddy 1 Will work for Jeep parts! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bellbrook, OH Posts: 58	Hey guys thanks for the help.