Akula69 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Does anyone have any experience removing front bump stops? I am replacing the coil springs on the XJ and am completely at a standstill. I have tried pipe wrenches and eveything else that will fit in there. I have the vehicle completely jacked up (by frame) and the axle is hanging to it's fullest extent (without discinnecting the trac bar). Shocks are off vehicle (for replacement). I do have the spring compressors on and compressed and the spring is free, but it will not come out due to the bump. Any speedy assistance is appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I recently replaced mine and used some huge channel locks I had on the metal top of it inserted thru the springs while the suspension was hanging. I did douche it down well with PB Blaster the night before and they screwed right out. But you may have to soak it longer mate if it's rusted good. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 They unscrew. The rubber "stop" is glued (?) to the lower metal piece, but the lower metal piece unscrews from the top metal piece. Pipe wrench has always worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 Thanks guys - I appreciate the answers. :D I could never get the daymn things loose, even with a pipe wrench. I re-positioned the spring compressers and disconnected the steering arm (to drop the axle further). I finally got them wiggled out of there and the new ones in. Took me about 3 hours to do a 1 hour job :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I had a hell of a time getting mine thru the coil wraps. The OME coils have 12 wraps and I had to use a crowbar to open two wraps wide enough while at the same time trying to squeeze the new bumpstops thru. But all that matters is that you got 'er done. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 You were rotating them the right way, yes? I only ask because I watched a friend struggle with a fitting yesterday. Doesn't loosen very well when you're tightening it. :D What makes it even funnier is that I asked him if he was going the right way (sarcastically, as I already knew the answer) and he snapped at me, "Yes, dang it!" and then realized his error. :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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