Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Seat Bolts Removal - How Big a Cheater Bar?

Thread Tools
 
Old Mar 16, 2011 | 10:48 PM
  #1  
JK Dawg's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
From: Seattle, WA
Default Seat Bolts Removal - How Big a Cheater Bar?

I'm trying to remove the front bolts from the drivers seats so I can install the Tuffy Concealed Carry storage drawer. They don't seem to be moving and I'm going to add a small pipe on to the wrench to gain leverage. How long should be enough? Have others had the same problem, and if so, the solution?
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2011 | 11:58 PM
  #2  
fastrat350's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 944
Likes: 0
From: Edinburg, TX
Default

Originally Posted by karls10jk
My solution was an impact wrench, they came out in 2 seconds flat
Yeah I used an impact wrench, I sprayed some liquid wrench before attacking it with the impact gun
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2011 | 12:43 AM
  #3  
Bob_O's Jeep's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: Goose Creek, SC
Default

I had the same problem. I read on here that it is normal, so I just stuck a long hunk a pipe on the breaker bar and the bolts broke loose with no problem. I tied a rope from the door frame to the mirror to keep the door from hitting me. I guess I could of popped it off and laid it on the ground.

Last edited by Bob_O's Jeep; Mar 17, 2011 at 12:46 AM. Reason: added to it.
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2011 | 04:07 AM
  #4  
JKZinger's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,805
Likes: 2
From: Sahuarita, Arizona
Default

Got mine loose with a standard breaker bar. Tuffy box installed nicely!
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2011 | 04:48 AM
  #5  
leolito's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Sofia, Bulgaria
Default

Originally Posted by JK Dawg
I'm trying to remove the front bolts from the drivers seats so I can install the Tuffy Concealed Carry storage drawer. They don't seem to be moving and I'm going to add a small pipe on to the wrench to gain leverage. How long should be enough? Have others had the same problem, and if so, the solution?
After several attempts I finally managed to do loose the bolts using a old, discarded motorcycle fork, perhaps 60cm, at the end of my wrench for the job (another 25cm, allow for 5/8cm overlap, you never know).
Be careful when you manouver with this combo ... it's easy to slip, hit or scratch the door or the interior.
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2011 | 06:34 AM
  #6  
Mixilpidilstick's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 473
Likes: 0
From: Columbia City, IN
Default

I had read on hear that they were really tight. I used a 24" breaker bar and they came off really easy. I was expecting them to be far tighter.
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2011 | 07:20 AM
  #7  
jeepguy553's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 712
Likes: 1
From: Shreveport, LA
Default

They are REALLY tight the first time you take them out. I used a 3/4" drive breaker bar and they still took a LOT of force to move
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2011 | 07:30 AM
  #8  
pettym's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
From: Sterling, VA
Default

I just used an air ratchet and a little elbow grease and they all came right now.
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2011 | 07:46 AM
  #9  
Immcpat's Avatar
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
From: Long Island
Default

I unlatched the Door, sprayed it with wd-40 and then used a 3ft pipe around my wrench to get it off. After I was done I was thinking about loc-tighting it back in
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2011 | 07:59 AM
  #10  
ClaytonT's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 630
Likes: 1
From: Lakehurst, NJ
Default

I soaked mine with liquid wrench overnight, used a 2' breaker bar and they came out nice and easy.
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:51 AM.