kyleag89 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I need to replace my front shocks in my 4x4 MJ. I will be adding some 2" spacers at the same time. The shock bolts on the axle are very rusted and look like they will break if I touch them. My MJ is my DD and I live at an apartment in MD so I work on it in PA so if something breaks I would be in trouble. Is there any tricks or recommendations for these bolts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Just the usual. Douche them down liberally every day w. PB Blaster at least four days before you attempt surgery. Use a 5-point socket for the best grip, and hope for the best. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy21669 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 The bolts just go straight through. Let them break and then replace them with grade 8 hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleag89 Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 Ok seeing as how they are threw bolted I will just buy new ones. Does anyone know what size they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Nope. Get them out if you can w/o breaking them then replace. Unless you enjoy drilling, tapping, etc. :nuts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Nope. Get them out if you can w/o breaking them then replace. Unless you enjoy drilling, tapping, etc. :nuts: What drilling and tapping? He asked about the front. They are bolts, not studs. They're metric, but who cares? Replace with the nearest SAE grade 5 or grade 8, use anti-seize on the threads, and it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Whoops - read before you type. :doh: Sorry, sneaking out now........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Whoops - read before you type. :doh: Sorry, sneaking out now........... hehe, you're funny Don... :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleag89 Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 Well my problem is once I take my truck apart and it is non drive-able I have no other way to get to the store. I work on my cars in a tiny PA town where the closest store for any parts is 45min away, and no other way to get there. So I am trying to be prepared and have the bolts before I take the old ones apart. It really s*cks because I can't do any work on my MJ unless it takes less than a long day. :fs1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBKrazy Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 if you're adding 2 in. spacers, the factory bolts will be too short anyways, so you'll have to get new ones... 5/16 x 3 or 3&1/2 inch bolts should work for replacements, wherever you get the shocks from should have a selection of hardware... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleag89 Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Why can't I use my stock shocks with a 2" spacer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Why can't I use my stock shocks with a 2" spacer? please disregard the last post... apparently someone has NO clue what's going on here. your stock shocks will work fine (or any stock replacement) with a 2" spacer. also, hardware identical or close to the hardware that you're replacing will be fine. also, don't panic, your jeep will still be drive-able without shocks, it might not be enjoyable. but i wouldn't miss a day of work over it. you're going to have to take loose alot of stuff to get the spring out enough to get a spacer on, might wanna pre-plan and make sure all the front end stuff is soaked in PB blaster or something good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleag89 Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have been soaking the front end the past couple of days with PB. I had most of my front end apart 6 months ago to so the bolts shouldn't be too bad. I plan on my sway bar links breaking though... :fs1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have been soaking the front end the past couple of days with PB. I had most of my front end apart 6 months ago to so the bolts shouldn't be too bad. I plan on my sway bar links breaking though... :fs1: if they get tight while backing them off run them back in and out in/out in/out, by hand tools. depending on how rusty it is that usually works, in good news, sway-bar links are only like 20$ new :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 New shocks usually come with new bolts for the bottom mount, but if they don't, the bolts are very common, and the parts store guy SHOULD be able to point you in the right direction for new ones. I'm thinking off the top of my head that the size might be 25-30mm long, 8mm thread with a 1.25 thread pitch. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalpha Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 in good news, sway-bar links are only like 20$ new :cheers: And your truck is driveable without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleag89 Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Thanks everyone! Now I'm just waiting on parts in the mail. :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 in good news, sway-bar links are only like 20$ new :cheers: And your truck is driveable without them. indeed, you won't find them under mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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