Ppl used to say they got the bolt out by prying the exhaust on 3.8 jk. Some even said the exhaust wasn't in the way. I tried a little prying with the jack on my 08 and thought "no way". I cut the bolt with a sawzall. Put in an equivalent bolt from fastenal. Then ordered a factory replacement (approx $20) from the dealer.
When you reverse the bolt stuff rags down in the frame to keep the bolt from getting lost in the frame if it falls. |
I just removed the two exhaust flange bolts to move the pipe out of the way....easy peasy!:beer:
|
Ahhhhhh you are supposed to cut it off easier....usually you are supposed to get a replacement with the kit. The non metric bolt size is ½-13 x 3 ¼” Flange Hex Head Bolt and ½”-20 Hex Flange Nut install the new bolt from the outside of frame and the nut inside the frame.
|
I put my brackets on my 2011 a few months ago and just took off the exhaust flange bolts - took me a whole 5 minutes with just hand tools and a swivel extension.
|
Originally Posted by all4wheels
(Post 3884168)
Ahhhhhh you are supposed to cut it off easier....usually you are supposed to get a replacement with the kit. The non metric bolt size is ½-13 x 3 ¼” Flange Hex Head Bolt and ½”-20 Hex Flange Nut install the new bolt from the outside of frame and the nut inside the frame.
|
Originally Posted by Mango881
(Post 3884040)
My AEV drop bracket did not come with a new bolt. I have a 2011 automatic and didn't have to cut the bolt. If you haven't already done so, try loosening or removing the front bolt so you can move the control arm around while you work it out. Worked for me.
I think the stock bolts are not compatible if they provide new hardware with the brackets. |
Must be different version out there. My instructions say to reuse the hardware.
|
Originally Posted by Maertz
(Post 3884426)
good luck getting the 1/2-13 bolt to thread onto the 1/2-20 nut....
|
Originally Posted by Dave42171
(Post 3886936)
Poor mans lock-tight. There's nothing tighter than a good cross thread.
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:54 AM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands