BeaterComanche86 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 So I’m in the process of changing my trans mount when one of the bolts that holds the cross member to frame shears off. The write ups that I’ve seen only show a nut and bolt on each side but I’ve discover mine is held with that and two more nuts and bolt on either side (as shown). Basically what I’m wondering is will I be okay for a week or so of occansional driving till I have this bolt drilled out and tapped? Has anyone ever exsperienced this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 You'll be fine with three for a while. But, I'd fix it when you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaterComanche86 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 59 minutes ago, Jeep Driver said: You'll be fine with three for a while. But, I'd fix it when you can. Thanks for the quick reply, I just needed the peace of mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaterComanche86 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 So this is kind of a hack job but I was able to drill out a spot for another bolt on the side where I broke the other. Once again defiantly a hack move. Also a side by side of the new and old trans mount, the old compressed quite a bit over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRat1991 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 This the same stud Matt removes in the video below. You should be able to back it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaterComanche86 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 3 hours ago, DesertRat1991 said: This the same stud Matt removes in the video below. You should be able to back it out. Thanks for the video desertrat but the bolt head sheared off and is flush with the frame. Probally gonna have to drill it out but good video nonetheless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I snapped the bolts off my XJ crossmember trying to remove it. Drove it 15 miles to a shop with just one stud/nut holding it on each side. Had him use an air hammer to punch them out. Ran bolts through the factory cut holes in the side of the frame rail and dropped them down where the crossmember goes, tacked them in place, then put nuts with loctite on the bottom side. In your case you are probably fine to drive it for a little while but if you can avoid driving it, I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BeaterComanche86 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Dzimm said: I snapped the bolts off my XJ crossmember trying to remove it. Drove it 15 miles to a shop with just one stud/nut holding it on each side. Had him use an air hammer to punch them out. Ran bolts through the factory cut holes in the side of the frame rail and dropped them down where the crossmember goes, tacked them in place, then put nuts with loctite on the bottom side. In your case you are probably fine to drive it for a little while but if you can avoid driving it, I would. Thanks I feel good about it, I took her out for a drive today and the vibration has calmed down quite a bit. Hopefully I can get it out without cutting the frame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 23 minutes ago, BeaterComanche86 said: Thanks I feel good about it, I took her out for a drive today and the vibration has calmed down quite a bit. Hopefully I can get it out without cutting the frame... Yeah don't cut the frame. There is a slot shaped hole about a foot forward of the cross member you can feed bolts through. If nothing else works and you absolutely have to cut any holes, do it from the floor pan above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaterComanche86 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Dzimm said: Yeah don't cut the frame. There is a slot shaped hole about a foot forward of the cross member you can feed bolts through. If nothing else works and you absolutely have to cut any holes, do it from the floor pan above. My fault I misread your post, completely glossed over the “ factory cut holes” part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 31 minutes ago, BeaterComanche86 said: My fault I misread your post, completely glossed over the “ factory cut holes” part. Ha yeah I wasn't really sure how to word it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 The XJ doesn't have the two extra fasteners on either side that the MJ does, although they use the same crossmembers. Since you mention it, I'm pretty sure I broke one of mine on one side there early on in my MJ ownership, and I don't think I ever did do anything about it. I've put quite a few miles on it like that, including some towing some fairly heavy loads, and I don't think it's caused me any problems. Thats not to say you don't want to address it ASAP, but you're probably safe if you can't get to it right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Air hammer or otherwise the broken bolt remnants and the captured nut up inside the frame out of the way. You might be able to fish them out of that cutout mentioned in the floor rail....if not don't sweat it. Install a nutsert into the frame along with a new bolt and done. I wouldn't sweat driving it as is for now. If it was an XJ that doesn't have the 2 extra fasteners per side, that would be a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaterComanche86 Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 With the extra two bolts per side I’m not to worried about it but it’s defiantly towards the top of my never ending to-do list. Thanks again for all the peace of mind guys, great community here on CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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