xj shock issues

itbrokeagain · 06-15-2010, 05:42 PM

I broke 2 bar pin bolts on one shock in the rear. What is the best way to get those out? Will stock shocks work with 2 inch shackles and spacers? Is there an oem application that will work if the stock wont?
I am very suprised the weld nuts on the shackles didnt break. One was very tough to get out

WrenchMonkey · 06-16-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by itbrokeagain

I broke 2 bar pin bolts on one shock in the rear. What is the best way to get those out?

Drill em. If your hands are small, you can snake a nut into the cavity above it. I managed it, but it wasn't easy. I don't think I could get a long enough bolt in from the topside. If you can't sneak either one in there, you'll be drilling a hole in the floor.

Robert

sarge · 06-16-2010, 06:31 AM

I have drilled them out before but we all know how much that brings on the suck !

the best way I have found is quick and easy ... just weld a couple bolts to the frame and make studs . I have done this on several XJ's and TJ's and not had any reported failures .

RuffedUpXJ · 06-16-2010, 09:22 AM

Tony, I cut a small flap out of the floor fromt he top and drilled them out and then took the sway bar connections that go on the spring pad, its shaped liek a "U" and is about 3.5" long and you have to widen it just a bit to get a shoack bushing to go through. So drill them out, attach that piece up there with new bolts, and run normal shocks. Works great a lot easier to change shocks out and I have a lot more options now.

itbrokeagain · 06-17-2010, 03:00 PM

Nate that is what I will do. Can I remove the bar pins and use the same shocks?

RuffedUpXJ · 06-18-2010, 09:24 AM

Usually as long as you can find a bolt to fit both holes. I forget, I am about to replace mine back there. You may have to widen the bracket or cut down the metal bushing and squeeze the rubber to get it in.

WrenchMonkey · 06-19-2010, 02:55 AM

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Tony, I used the sway bar connections that go on the spring pad...

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Nate that is what I will do...

I've still got a pair sitting on my porch, if you want em...

Robert

itbrokeagain · 06-19-2010, 03:06 PM

I was wondering the other day if it was still there. I will get them. When?

WrenchMonkey · 06-20-2010, 03:07 PM

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I was wondering the other day if it was still there. I will get them. When?

They're sittin on my trailer now, you can pick em up any time you happen by.

Or I can drop em off at AHP tomorrow, if that'd be easier. I go right by.

See ya

itbrokeagain · 06-21-2010, 09:53 AM

That would be fine with me

WrenchMonkey · 06-22-2010, 12:44 AM

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That would be fine with me

Which? AHP?

itbrokeagain · 06-26-2010, 09:17 AM

Thanks for dropping those brackets off.

WrenchMonkey · 06-27-2010, 11:42 PM

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Thanks for dropping those brackets off.

No problem, hope they do what you want.

Turns out I lied to you: I was under the rig today, and saw that I did manage to get a bolt in from the top. It's been a while, and my memory ain't what it was...

Not that it really matters now since you're going the other way, but just for others' reference...

Robert

06-15-2010, 05:42 PM	#1
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	xj shock issues I broke 2 bar pin bolts on one shock in the rear. What is the best way to get those out? Will stock shocks work with 2 inch shackles and spacers? Is there an oem application that will work if the stock wont? I am very suprised the weld nuts on the shackles didnt break. One was very tough to get out __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

06-16-2010, 09:22 AM	#4
RuffedUpXJ On XJ 2 Now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Twp. Posts: 314	Tony, I cut a small flap out of the floor fromt he top and drilled them out and then took the sway bar connections that go on the spring pad, its shaped liek a "U" and is about 3.5" long and you have to widen it just a bit to get a shoack bushing to go through. So drill them out, attach that piece up there with new bolts, and run normal shocks. Works great a lot easier to change shocks out and I have a lot more options now. __________________ 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

06-17-2010, 03:00 PM	#5
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Nate that is what I will do. Can I remove the bar pins and use the same shocks? __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

06-18-2010, 09:24 AM	#6
RuffedUpXJ On XJ 2 Now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Twp. Posts: 314	Usually as long as you can find a bolt to fit both holes. I forget, I am about to replace mine back there. You may have to widen the bracket or cut down the metal bushing and squeeze the rubber to get it in. __________________ 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

06-19-2010, 03:06 PM	#8
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	I was wondering the other day if it was still there. I will get them. When? __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

06-16-2010, 06:31 AM	#3
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	I have drilled them out before but we all know how much that brings on the suck ! the best way I have found is quick and easy ... just weld a couple bolts to the frame and make studs . I have done this on several XJ's and TJ's and not had any reported failures .

06-21-2010, 09:53 AM	#10
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	That would be fine with me __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

06-26-2010, 09:17 AM	#12
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Thanks for dropping those brackets off. __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.