Re: Original TJ Body Mount Bolts
 

The botls get rusted in, tend to break. Expect to break at least one
bolt and/or one weld nut up inside the body.

A 2002 should not be THAT rusty but hitting the threaded are (not the
bolt head) with PB Blaster, Kroil, Liquid Wrench or similar several
times in the week before the project would be a good idea.

Chris Vaughan wrote:
> Hi Bill,
>
> Why would the mounts be broken? The original installer just put the 3"
> spacers on top of the original mounts. I can't image they are actually
> damaged...
>
>
>
>
> L.W. ------ III (ßill) wrote:
>
>>I think you find you have to a lot improvising repairing the broken
>>out mounts.
>> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>>Christopher Vaughan wrote:
>>
>>>I'm planning on removing the 3" body lift from my 2002 Jeep TJ, and I
>>>need a set of original TJ body mount bolts. I've only got one vehicle,
>>>so removing the bolts and heading to the hardware store with them in
>>>hand would be a headache, so I could really use one of the following
>>>three things, in descending order of preference:
>>>
>>>1) A link to someone who sells a new set of stock body mounting bolts
>>>for a TJ, with or without new mounts. All the original height mount
>>>kits I've found do not include the bolts.
>>>
>>>2) Someone here who has a set of original TJ bolts they would be
>>>willing to sell
>>>
>>>3) A description of the bolts accurate enough I can take to a hardware
>>>store and walk out with all the bolts I need.
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>
>

Re: Original TJ Body Mount Bolts
 

The botls get rusted in, tend to break. Expect to break at least one
bolt and/or one weld nut up inside the body.

A 2002 should not be THAT rusty but hitting the threaded are (not the
bolt head) with PB Blaster, Kroil, Liquid Wrench or similar several
times in the week before the project would be a good idea.

Chris Vaughan wrote:
> Hi Bill,
>
> Why would the mounts be broken? The original installer just put the 3"
> spacers on top of the original mounts. I can't image they are actually
> damaged...
>
>
>
>
> L.W. ------ III (ßill) wrote:
>
>>I think you find you have to a lot improvising repairing the broken
>>out mounts.
>> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>>Christopher Vaughan wrote:
>>
>>>I'm planning on removing the 3" body lift from my 2002 Jeep TJ, and I
>>>need a set of original TJ body mount bolts. I've only got one vehicle,
>>>so removing the bolts and heading to the hardware store with them in
>>>hand would be a headache, so I could really use one of the following
>>>three things, in descending order of preference:
>>>
>>>1) A link to someone who sells a new set of stock body mounting bolts
>>>for a TJ, with or without new mounts. All the original height mount
>>>kits I've found do not include the bolts.
>>>
>>>2) Someone here who has a set of original TJ bolts they would be
>>>willing to sell
>>>
>>>3) A description of the bolts accurate enough I can take to a hardware
>>>store and walk out with all the bolts I need.
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>
>

Re: Original TJ Body Mount Bolts
 

The botls get rusted in, tend to break. Expect to break at least one
bolt and/or one weld nut up inside the body.

A 2002 should not be THAT rusty but hitting the threaded are (not the
bolt head) with PB Blaster, Kroil, Liquid Wrench or similar several
times in the week before the project would be a good idea.

Chris Vaughan wrote:
> Hi Bill,
>
> Why would the mounts be broken? The original installer just put the 3"
> spacers on top of the original mounts. I can't image they are actually
> damaged...
>
>
>
>
> L.W. ------ III (ßill) wrote:
>
>>I think you find you have to a lot improvising repairing the broken
>>out mounts.
>> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>>Christopher Vaughan wrote:
>>
>>>I'm planning on removing the 3" body lift from my 2002 Jeep TJ, and I
>>>need a set of original TJ body mount bolts. I've only got one vehicle,
>>>so removing the bolts and heading to the hardware store with them in
>>>hand would be a headache, so I could really use one of the following
>>>three things, in descending order of preference:
>>>
>>>1) A link to someone who sells a new set of stock body mounting bolts
>>>for a TJ, with or without new mounts. All the original height mount
>>>kits I've found do not include the bolts.
>>>
>>>2) Someone here who has a set of original TJ bolts they would be
>>>willing to sell
>>>
>>>3) A description of the bolts accurate enough I can take to a hardware
>>>store and walk out with all the bolts I need.
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>
>

Re: Original TJ Body Mount Bolts
 

Lee Ayrton wrote:
> Chris Vaughan wrote:
> > Rusted wrote:
> >
> >>That is what I started to type, but then questioned if all the bolts were
> >>the same length. Also you could always buy them a little long, thread on a
> >>nut, then cut to length. When you remove the nut it will help to clean the
> >>threads again.
> >
> >
> > I'm thinking there are two different sized bolts. I may end up making a
> > trip up to the local jeep dealership and spend some time talking to
> > their parts guy.
> >
> > Thanks for the reply...
>
> This might help: <URL:http://www.bc4x4.com/faqs/yj.cfm?cat=2&faqid=8>
>
> It is a conversation about _adding_ a 1" lift to a YJ.
>
> > You'll need to buy some Grade 8 bolts as well:
> > Original Size New Size
> > 6 x 4-1/2"x1/2" 6 x 4-3/4"x1/2"
> > 5 x 3-1/2"x7/16" 5 x 3-5/8"x7/16"
>
> My completely SWAG is that the bolts should be the same.

It looks like you're right.

I talked to the guy at the Jeep parts counter, and he said he would
order the bolts for me if I wanted, at $2.25 each, which isn't as bad
as I feared.

I've decided to put in a 1" Daystar body-mount replacment set, though,
and plan on doing the install tomorrow along with a Skyjacker 2" spring
spacer kit. That will put me at the same height without all that nasty
gap between the frame and the body.

I appreciate all the good advice I got from everybody. Hopefully, since
the Jeep has lived in the warm south, and never seen snow (or salt), I
won't have too bad a time with frozen bolts.

A guy I work with is going to help with the install, and we are going
to put the old 3" spacers/bolts on his YJ, giving him 6" of total lift.
That's way more than I would want, but he's excited, and already
shopping for a set of 35's.

Re: Original TJ Body Mount Bolts
 

Lee Ayrton wrote:
> Chris Vaughan wrote:
> > Rusted wrote:
> >
> >>That is what I started to type, but then questioned if all the bolts were
> >>the same length. Also you could always buy them a little long, thread on a
> >>nut, then cut to length. When you remove the nut it will help to clean the
> >>threads again.
> >
> >
> > I'm thinking there are two different sized bolts. I may end up making a
> > trip up to the local jeep dealership and spend some time talking to
> > their parts guy.
> >
> > Thanks for the reply...
>
> This might help: <URL:http://www.bc4x4.com/faqs/yj.cfm?cat=2&faqid=8>
>
> It is a conversation about _adding_ a 1" lift to a YJ.
>
> > You'll need to buy some Grade 8 bolts as well:
> > Original Size New Size
> > 6 x 4-1/2"x1/2" 6 x 4-3/4"x1/2"
> > 5 x 3-1/2"x7/16" 5 x 3-5/8"x7/16"
>
> My completely SWAG is that the bolts should be the same.

It looks like you're right.

I talked to the guy at the Jeep parts counter, and he said he would
order the bolts for me if I wanted, at $2.25 each, which isn't as bad
as I feared.

I've decided to put in a 1" Daystar body-mount replacment set, though,
and plan on doing the install tomorrow along with a Skyjacker 2" spring
spacer kit. That will put me at the same height without all that nasty
gap between the frame and the body.

I appreciate all the good advice I got from everybody. Hopefully, since
the Jeep has lived in the warm south, and never seen snow (or salt), I
won't have too bad a time with frozen bolts.

A guy I work with is going to help with the install, and we are going
to put the old 3" spacers/bolts on his YJ, giving him 6" of total lift.
That's way more than I would want, but he's excited, and already
shopping for a set of 35's.

Re: Original TJ Body Mount Bolts
 

Lee Ayrton wrote:
> Chris Vaughan wrote:
> > Rusted wrote:
> >
> >>That is what I started to type, but then questioned if all the bolts were
> >>the same length. Also you could always buy them a little long, thread on a
> >>nut, then cut to length. When you remove the nut it will help to clean the
> >>threads again.
> >
> >
> > I'm thinking there are two different sized bolts. I may end up making a
> > trip up to the local jeep dealership and spend some time talking to
> > their parts guy.
> >
> > Thanks for the reply...
>
> This might help: <URL:http://www.bc4x4.com/faqs/yj.cfm?cat=2&faqid=8>
>
> It is a conversation about _adding_ a 1" lift to a YJ.
>
> > You'll need to buy some Grade 8 bolts as well:
> > Original Size New Size
> > 6 x 4-1/2"x1/2" 6 x 4-3/4"x1/2"
> > 5 x 3-1/2"x7/16" 5 x 3-5/8"x7/16"
>
> My completely SWAG is that the bolts should be the same.

It looks like you're right.

I talked to the guy at the Jeep parts counter, and he said he would
order the bolts for me if I wanted, at $2.25 each, which isn't as bad
as I feared.

I've decided to put in a 1" Daystar body-mount replacment set, though,
and plan on doing the install tomorrow along with a Skyjacker 2" spring
spacer kit. That will put me at the same height without all that nasty
gap between the frame and the body.

I appreciate all the good advice I got from everybody. Hopefully, since
the Jeep has lived in the warm south, and never seen snow (or salt), I
won't have too bad a time with frozen bolts.

A guy I work with is going to help with the install, and we are going
to put the old 3" spacers/bolts on his YJ, giving him 6" of total lift.
That's way more than I would want, but he's excited, and already
shopping for a set of 35's.

Re: Original TJ Body Mount Bolts
 

Chris Vaughan wrote:
>
> Lee Ayrton wrote:
> > Chris Vaughan wrote:
> > > Rusted wrote:
> > >
> > >>That is what I started to type, but then questioned if all the bolts were
> > >>the same length. Also you could always buy them a little long, thread on a
> > >>nut, then cut to length. When you remove the nut it will help to clean the
> > >>threads again.
> > >
> > >
> > > I'm thinking there are two different sized bolts. I may end up making a
> > > trip up to the local jeep dealership and spend some time talking to
> > > their parts guy.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the reply...
> >
> > This might help: <URL:http://www.bc4x4.com/faqs/yj.cfm?cat=2&faqid=8>
> >
> > It is a conversation about _adding_ a 1" lift to a YJ.
> >
> > > You'll need to buy some Grade 8 bolts as well:
> > > Original Size New Size
> > > 6 x 4-1/2"x1/2" 6 x 4-3/4"x1/2"
> > > 5 x 3-1/2"x7/16" 5 x 3-5/8"x7/16"
> >
> > My completely SWAG is that the bolts should be the same.
>
> It looks like you're right.
>
> I talked to the guy at the Jeep parts counter, and he said he would
> order the bolts for me if I wanted, at $2.25 each, which isn't as bad
> as I feared.
>
> I've decided to put in a 1" Daystar body-mount replacment set, though,
> and plan on doing the install tomorrow along with a Skyjacker 2" spring
> spacer kit. That will put me at the same height without all that nasty
> gap between the frame and the body.
>
> I appreciate all the good advice I got from everybody. Hopefully, since
> the Jeep has lived in the warm south, and never seen snow (or salt), I
> won't have too bad a time with frozen bolts.
>
> A guy I work with is going to help with the install, and we are going
> to put the old 3" spacers/bolts on his YJ, giving him 6" of total lift.
> That's way more than I would want, but he's excited, and already
> shopping for a set of 35's.

Might I recommend just cutting yours in half and giving the other half
to your friend?

I did this successfully a few years back for a couple gents from this
group.

The 3" lift is just plain too much stress on the mounting points and
usually will cause issues.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: Original TJ Body Mount Bolts
 

Chris Vaughan wrote:
>
> Lee Ayrton wrote:
> > Chris Vaughan wrote:
> > > Rusted wrote:
> > >
> > >>That is what I started to type, but then questioned if all the bolts were
> > >>the same length. Also you could always buy them a little long, thread on a
> > >>nut, then cut to length. When you remove the nut it will help to clean the
> > >>threads again.
> > >
> > >
> > > I'm thinking there are two different sized bolts. I may end up making a
> > > trip up to the local jeep dealership and spend some time talking to
> > > their parts guy.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the reply...
> >
> > This might help: <URL:http://www.bc4x4.com/faqs/yj.cfm?cat=2&faqid=8>
> >
> > It is a conversation about _adding_ a 1" lift to a YJ.
> >
> > > You'll need to buy some Grade 8 bolts as well:
> > > Original Size New Size
> > > 6 x 4-1/2"x1/2" 6 x 4-3/4"x1/2"
> > > 5 x 3-1/2"x7/16" 5 x 3-5/8"x7/16"
> >
> > My completely SWAG is that the bolts should be the same.
>
> It looks like you're right.
>
> I talked to the guy at the Jeep parts counter, and he said he would
> order the bolts for me if I wanted, at $2.25 each, which isn't as bad
> as I feared.
>
> I've decided to put in a 1" Daystar body-mount replacment set, though,
> and plan on doing the install tomorrow along with a Skyjacker 2" spring
> spacer kit. That will put me at the same height without all that nasty
> gap between the frame and the body.
>
> I appreciate all the good advice I got from everybody. Hopefully, since
> the Jeep has lived in the warm south, and never seen snow (or salt), I
> won't have too bad a time with frozen bolts.
>
> A guy I work with is going to help with the install, and we are going
> to put the old 3" spacers/bolts on his YJ, giving him 6" of total lift.
> That's way more than I would want, but he's excited, and already
> shopping for a set of 35's.

Might I recommend just cutting yours in half and giving the other half
to your friend?

I did this successfully a few years back for a couple gents from this
group.

The 3" lift is just plain too much stress on the mounting points and
usually will cause issues.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: Original TJ Body Mount Bolts
 

Chris Vaughan wrote:
>
> Lee Ayrton wrote:
> > Chris Vaughan wrote:
> > > Rusted wrote:
> > >
> > >>That is what I started to type, but then questioned if all the bolts were
> > >>the same length. Also you could always buy them a little long, thread on a
> > >>nut, then cut to length. When you remove the nut it will help to clean the
> > >>threads again.
> > >
> > >
> > > I'm thinking there are two different sized bolts. I may end up making a
> > > trip up to the local jeep dealership and spend some time talking to
> > > their parts guy.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the reply...
> >
> > This might help: <URL:http://www.bc4x4.com/faqs/yj.cfm?cat=2&faqid=8>
> >
> > It is a conversation about _adding_ a 1" lift to a YJ.
> >
> > > You'll need to buy some Grade 8 bolts as well:
> > > Original Size New Size
> > > 6 x 4-1/2"x1/2" 6 x 4-3/4"x1/2"
> > > 5 x 3-1/2"x7/16" 5 x 3-5/8"x7/16"
> >
> > My completely SWAG is that the bolts should be the same.
>
> It looks like you're right.
>
> I talked to the guy at the Jeep parts counter, and he said he would
> order the bolts for me if I wanted, at $2.25 each, which isn't as bad
> as I feared.
>
> I've decided to put in a 1" Daystar body-mount replacment set, though,
> and plan on doing the install tomorrow along with a Skyjacker 2" spring
> spacer kit. That will put me at the same height without all that nasty
> gap between the frame and the body.
>
> I appreciate all the good advice I got from everybody. Hopefully, since
> the Jeep has lived in the warm south, and never seen snow (or salt), I
> won't have too bad a time with frozen bolts.
>
> A guy I work with is going to help with the install, and we are going
> to put the old 3" spacers/bolts on his YJ, giving him 6" of total lift.
> That's way more than I would want, but he's excited, and already
> shopping for a set of 35's.

Might I recommend just cutting yours in half and giving the other half
to your friend?

I did this successfully a few years back for a couple gents from this
group.

The 3" lift is just plain too much stress on the mounting points and
usually will cause issues.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: Original TJ Body Mount Bolts
 

u can order the bolts from a dealer don't u want to??

Christopher Vaughan wrote:

> I'm planning on removing the 3" body lift from my 2002 Jeep TJ, and I
> need a set of original TJ body mount bolts. I've only got one vehicle,
> so removing the bolts and heading to the hardware store with them in
> hand would be a headache, so I could really use one of the following
> three things, in descending order of preference:
>
> 1) A link to someone who sells a new set of stock body mounting bolts
> for a TJ, with or without new mounts. All the original height mount
> kits I've found do not include the bolts.
>
> 2) Someone here who has a set of original TJ bolts they would be
> willing to sell
>
> 3) A description of the bolts accurate enough I can take to a hardware
> store and walk out with all the bolts I need.
>
> Thanks!