Rear shock bolts

[jasonwhitexc]

Anyone else have issues with rear shock bolts? I broke all four of them and had to drill and tap them.

[nickyg]

Yup. I broke 3 out of 4 of mine.

[4.3LXJ]

It is common, especially in the rust belt

[jasonwhitexc]

The previous owner was from Tennessee. Just checking guys
Thanks

[07Negative]

I broke all 6! the 2 lower axle threads came off like no effort

[Mountain Goat]

I broke all 6! the 2 lower axle threads came off like no effort

6? :confused:

[bigjim350]

broke none of mine both times I took off the rear shocks.......yay for texas :thumbsup:

[4.3LXJ]

No rust at all in CA :D

[nickxj94]

Broke all four on the rear and all four on the front and coil spring bolts too LOL! I cut little holes in my rear cargo floor and used a bolt extractor and torch for heat they come right out. Now I have access to them next time under the carpet

[07Negative]

Broke all four on the rear and all four on the front and coil spring bolts too LOL! I cut little holes in my rear cargo floor and used a bolt extractor and torch for heat they come right out. Now I have access to them next time under the carpet

Write up with pix please! sounds like a great idea

[nickxj94]

Write up with pix please! sounds like a great idea

I didn't take pics at the time, just cut 4 holes above the shock bolts with a 1 inch hole saw drill bit. Used a bolt extractor kit and a buddy heating up the broke bolts from underneath and me with a wrench taking them out from inside, when its done you can get some rubber plugs to hide the holes too

[Carves]

broke none of mine both times I took off the rear shocks.......yay for texas :thumbsup:


No rust at all in CA :D


I get all embarrassed sometimes .... seeing the difficulties others have with the things ... when I only need a 1/4" drive, socket and ratchet .. :o

[XjJeepacorn]

^^^ shut up you two lol ;) ;)

[XjJeepacorn]

I didn't take pics at the time, just cut 4 holes above the shock bolts with a 1 inch hole saw drill bit. Used a bolt extractor kit and a buddy heating up the broke bolts from underneath and me with a wrench taking them out from inside, when its done you can get some rubber plugs to hide the holes too

At least you'll have extra floor drains! I think that is the same size as the floor drains back there all ready, remember to prim and seal and paint to avoid more rust! At least for a little while. I bet if you go to the j/y you could fined the drain plugs in an xj or other jeep and they would fit right in those holes (If plugging them is something you are interested in doing)

[nickxj94]

At least you'll have extra floor drains! I think that is the same size as the floor drains back there all ready, remember to prim and seal and paint to avoid more rust! At least for a little while. I bet if you go to the j/y you could fined the drain plugs in an xj or other jeep and they would fit right in those holes (If plugging them is something you are interested in doing)

Yeah I'm not worried my back cargo area is rusted so bad it's crazy my rear floor is getting worse my kids been making bigger holes back there my front floors are coming apart need to retire my xj and start over with another one. :(

[denverd1]

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I put these on. Hopefully I'll never have to worry about them again
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zone-Offroad-Shock-Bar-Pin-Eliminator-Bracket-Kit-/221177108765?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item337f2ed91d&vxp=mtr