Rear shocks
11-17-2005, 04:12 PM
#1
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Rear shocks
2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
rear shocks.
Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the rear
floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a homepage)
Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to small.
The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
enought to use ?
I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
rear shocks.
Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the rear
floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a homepage)
Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to small.
The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
enought to use ?
11-17-2005, 04:31 PM
#2
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Re: Rear shocks
If I had them that close, I would certainly pick at them first with the
thought of getting the leftovers out. I usually try to use a bit
slightly too small and try to just tag one spot of threads. I usually
then can spin out the remainder with a pick or small screwdriver and
hammer taps.
I also would for sure try the tap before cutting through the floor....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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DanFXR wrote:
>
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the rear
> floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to small.
> The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
thought of getting the leftovers out. I usually try to use a bit
slightly too small and try to just tag one spot of threads. I usually
then can spin out the remainder with a pick or small screwdriver and
hammer taps.
I also would for sure try the tap before cutting through the floor....
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!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
DanFXR wrote:
>
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the rear
> floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to small.
> The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
11-17-2005, 04:31 PM
#3
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Re: Rear shocks
If I had them that close, I would certainly pick at them first with the
thought of getting the leftovers out. I usually try to use a bit
slightly too small and try to just tag one spot of threads. I usually
then can spin out the remainder with a pick or small screwdriver and
hammer taps.
I also would for sure try the tap before cutting through the floor....
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!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
DanFXR wrote:
>
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the rear
> floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to small.
> The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
thought of getting the leftovers out. I usually try to use a bit
slightly too small and try to just tag one spot of threads. I usually
then can spin out the remainder with a pick or small screwdriver and
hammer taps.
I also would for sure try the tap before cutting through the floor....
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!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
DanFXR wrote:
>
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the rear
> floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to small.
> The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
11-17-2005, 04:31 PM
#4
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Re: Rear shocks
If I had them that close, I would certainly pick at them first with the
thought of getting the leftovers out. I usually try to use a bit
slightly too small and try to just tag one spot of threads. I usually
then can spin out the remainder with a pick or small screwdriver and
hammer taps.
I also would for sure try the tap before cutting through the floor....
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!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
DanFXR wrote:
>
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the rear
> floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to small.
> The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
thought of getting the leftovers out. I usually try to use a bit
slightly too small and try to just tag one spot of threads. I usually
then can spin out the remainder with a pick or small screwdriver and
hammer taps.
I also would for sure try the tap before cutting through the floor....
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!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
DanFXR wrote:
>
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the rear
> floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to small.
> The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
11-17-2005, 06:00 PM
#5
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Re: Rear shocks
I think I would feel a lot better about this to enlarge the hole to accept a
3/8" or 9 mm bolt and cut a set of new threads. And I would replace the
bolts with stainless steel or make darn sure everything is well coated with
anti-seize before it is reassembled.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:437CF6AB.FCD55383@sympatico.ca...
> If I had them that close, I would certainly pick at them first with the
> thought of getting the leftovers out. I usually try to use a bit
> slightly too small and try to just tag one spot of threads. I usually
> then can spin out the remainder with a pick or small screwdriver and
> hammer taps.
>
> I also would for sure try the tap before cutting through the floor....
>
> 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!
> Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> DanFXR wrote:
>>
>> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>>
>> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
>> rear shocks.
>> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
>> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
>> rear
>> floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a homepage)
>> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
>> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
>> small.
>> The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
>> enought to use ?
3/8" or 9 mm bolt and cut a set of new threads. And I would replace the
bolts with stainless steel or make darn sure everything is well coated with
anti-seize before it is reassembled.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:437CF6AB.FCD55383@sympatico.ca...
> If I had them that close, I would certainly pick at them first with the
> thought of getting the leftovers out. I usually try to use a bit
> slightly too small and try to just tag one spot of threads. I usually
> then can spin out the remainder with a pick or small screwdriver and
> hammer taps.
>
> I also would for sure try the tap before cutting through the floor....
>
> 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!
> Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> DanFXR wrote:
>>
>> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>>
>> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
>> rear shocks.
>> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
>> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
>> rear
>> floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a homepage)
>> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
>> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
>> small.
>> The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
>> enought to use ?
11-17-2005, 06:00 PM
#6
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Re: Rear shocks
I think I would feel a lot better about this to enlarge the hole to accept a
3/8" or 9 mm bolt and cut a set of new threads. And I would replace the
bolts with stainless steel or make darn sure everything is well coated with
anti-seize before it is reassembled.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:437CF6AB.FCD55383@sympatico.ca...
> If I had them that close, I would certainly pick at them first with the
> thought of getting the leftovers out. I usually try to use a bit
> slightly too small and try to just tag one spot of threads. I usually
> then can spin out the remainder with a pick or small screwdriver and
> hammer taps.
>
> I also would for sure try the tap before cutting through the floor....
>
> 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!
> Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> DanFXR wrote:
>>
>> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>>
>> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
>> rear shocks.
>> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
>> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
>> rear
>> floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a homepage)
>> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
>> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
>> small.
>> The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
>> enought to use ?
3/8" or 9 mm bolt and cut a set of new threads. And I would replace the
bolts with stainless steel or make darn sure everything is well coated with
anti-seize before it is reassembled.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:437CF6AB.FCD55383@sympatico.ca...
> If I had them that close, I would certainly pick at them first with the
> thought of getting the leftovers out. I usually try to use a bit
> slightly too small and try to just tag one spot of threads. I usually
> then can spin out the remainder with a pick or small screwdriver and
> hammer taps.
>
> I also would for sure try the tap before cutting through the floor....
>
> 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!
> Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> DanFXR wrote:
>>
>> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>>
>> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
>> rear shocks.
>> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
>> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
>> rear
>> floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a homepage)
>> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
>> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
>> small.
>> The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
>> enought to use ?
11-17-2005, 06:00 PM
#7
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Re: Rear shocks
I think I would feel a lot better about this to enlarge the hole to accept a
3/8" or 9 mm bolt and cut a set of new threads. And I would replace the
bolts with stainless steel or make darn sure everything is well coated with
anti-seize before it is reassembled.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:437CF6AB.FCD55383@sympatico.ca...
> If I had them that close, I would certainly pick at them first with the
> thought of getting the leftovers out. I usually try to use a bit
> slightly too small and try to just tag one spot of threads. I usually
> then can spin out the remainder with a pick or small screwdriver and
> hammer taps.
>
> I also would for sure try the tap before cutting through the floor....
>
> 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!
> Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> DanFXR wrote:
>>
>> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>>
>> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
>> rear shocks.
>> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
>> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
>> rear
>> floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a homepage)
>> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
>> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
>> small.
>> The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
>> enought to use ?
3/8" or 9 mm bolt and cut a set of new threads. And I would replace the
bolts with stainless steel or make darn sure everything is well coated with
anti-seize before it is reassembled.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:437CF6AB.FCD55383@sympatico.ca...
> If I had them that close, I would certainly pick at them first with the
> thought of getting the leftovers out. I usually try to use a bit
> slightly too small and try to just tag one spot of threads. I usually
> then can spin out the remainder with a pick or small screwdriver and
> hammer taps.
>
> I also would for sure try the tap before cutting through the floor....
>
> 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!
> Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> DanFXR wrote:
>>
>> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>>
>> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
>> rear shocks.
>> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
>> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
>> rear
>> floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a homepage)
>> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
>> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
>> small.
>> The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
>> enought to use ?
11-17-2005, 06:00 PM
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Re: Rear shocks
What shocks are you using?
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:pn6ff.24293$rc7.3641@fe12.lga...
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
> rear floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a
> homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
> small. The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
>
>
>
>
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:pn6ff.24293$rc7.3641@fe12.lga...
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
> rear floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a
> homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
> small. The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
>
>
>
>
11-17-2005, 06:00 PM
#9
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Re: Rear shocks
What shocks are you using?
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:pn6ff.24293$rc7.3641@fe12.lga...
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
> rear floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a
> homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
> small. The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
>
>
>
>
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:pn6ff.24293$rc7.3641@fe12.lga...
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
> rear floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a
> homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
> small. The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
>
>
>
>
11-17-2005, 06:00 PM
#10
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Re: Rear shocks
What shocks are you using?
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:pn6ff.24293$rc7.3641@fe12.lga...
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
> rear floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a
> homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
> small. The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
>
>
>
>
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:pn6ff.24293$rc7.3641@fe12.lga...
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
> rear floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a
> homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
> small. The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
>
>
>
>
