Rear shocks
11-17-2005, 07:24 PM
#21
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Posts: n/a
Re: Rear shocks
Ya ya, read it again eh...
I thought the hole was too small, read that **** backward.
There are high strength helicoils, he might be able to tap for one of
them.
I don't think he can go bigger because the bolt has to fit the shock
sleeve.
Mike
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> Mike, The problem is here that he has already drilled out the old bolt and
> the stock 5/16" are already too loose. If he does have any threads left the
> holes will be that much smaller when he gets done.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:437D10B4.F627186B@sympatico.ca...
> >I have run into seized and snapped bolts 'way' to often over the years
> > and have gotten really good at drilling them a bit smaller and peeling
> > them out. I very seldom need a tap.... Well I don't own any for repair
> > work, only a couple for manufacture of new things.
> >
> > The heat that happens and the oil I use while drilling usually breaks
> > the rest of the bolt free, especially if I can make it an exaggerated
> > 1/4 moon shape. It damages one spot in the threads a bit, but I have
> > never had a failure later on any I drilled. I use 'loctite' on ones
> > that I dinged the threads on. It also is a type of antiseize compound.
> >
> > An alternator is always one that must be drilled larger from my
> > experience...
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > Billy Ray wrote:
> >>
> >> 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 ?
I thought the hole was too small, read that **** backward.
There are high strength helicoils, he might be able to tap for one of
them.
I don't think he can go bigger because the bolt has to fit the shock
sleeve.
Mike
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> Mike, The problem is here that he has already drilled out the old bolt and
> the stock 5/16" are already too loose. If he does have any threads left the
> holes will be that much smaller when he gets done.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:437D10B4.F627186B@sympatico.ca...
> >I have run into seized and snapped bolts 'way' to often over the years
> > and have gotten really good at drilling them a bit smaller and peeling
> > them out. I very seldom need a tap.... Well I don't own any for repair
> > work, only a couple for manufacture of new things.
> >
> > The heat that happens and the oil I use while drilling usually breaks
> > the rest of the bolt free, especially if I can make it an exaggerated
> > 1/4 moon shape. It damages one spot in the threads a bit, but I have
> > never had a failure later on any I drilled. I use 'loctite' on ones
> > that I dinged the threads on. It also is a type of antiseize compound.
> >
> > An alternator is always one that must be drilled larger from my
> > experience...
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > Billy Ray wrote:
> >>
> >> 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 ?
11-17-2005, 07:24 PM
#22
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Posts: n/a
Re: Rear shocks
Ya ya, read it again eh...
I thought the hole was too small, read that **** backward.
There are high strength helicoils, he might be able to tap for one of
them.
I don't think he can go bigger because the bolt has to fit the shock
sleeve.
Mike
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> Mike, The problem is here that he has already drilled out the old bolt and
> the stock 5/16" are already too loose. If he does have any threads left the
> holes will be that much smaller when he gets done.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:437D10B4.F627186B@sympatico.ca...
> >I have run into seized and snapped bolts 'way' to often over the years
> > and have gotten really good at drilling them a bit smaller and peeling
> > them out. I very seldom need a tap.... Well I don't own any for repair
> > work, only a couple for manufacture of new things.
> >
> > The heat that happens and the oil I use while drilling usually breaks
> > the rest of the bolt free, especially if I can make it an exaggerated
> > 1/4 moon shape. It damages one spot in the threads a bit, but I have
> > never had a failure later on any I drilled. I use 'loctite' on ones
> > that I dinged the threads on. It also is a type of antiseize compound.
> >
> > An alternator is always one that must be drilled larger from my
> > experience...
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > Billy Ray wrote:
> >>
> >> 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 ?
I thought the hole was too small, read that **** backward.
There are high strength helicoils, he might be able to tap for one of
them.
I don't think he can go bigger because the bolt has to fit the shock
sleeve.
Mike
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> Mike, The problem is here that he has already drilled out the old bolt and
> the stock 5/16" are already too loose. If he does have any threads left the
> holes will be that much smaller when he gets done.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:437D10B4.F627186B@sympatico.ca...
> >I have run into seized and snapped bolts 'way' to often over the years
> > and have gotten really good at drilling them a bit smaller and peeling
> > them out. I very seldom need a tap.... Well I don't own any for repair
> > work, only a couple for manufacture of new things.
> >
> > The heat that happens and the oil I use while drilling usually breaks
> > the rest of the bolt free, especially if I can make it an exaggerated
> > 1/4 moon shape. It damages one spot in the threads a bit, but I have
> > never had a failure later on any I drilled. I use 'loctite' on ones
> > that I dinged the threads on. It also is a type of antiseize compound.
> >
> > An alternator is always one that must be drilled larger from my
> > experience...
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > Billy Ray wrote:
> >>
> >> 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 ?
11-18-2005, 08:06 AM
#23
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Re: Rear shocks
Thanks for the help,think I will wind up thru the floor.
I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:pn6ff.24293$rc7.3641@fe12.lga...
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
> rear floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a
> homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
> small. The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
>
>
>
>
I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:pn6ff.24293$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 ?
>
>
>
>
11-18-2005, 08:06 AM
#24
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Posts: n/a
Re: Rear shocks
Thanks for the help,think I will wind up thru the floor.
I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:pn6ff.24293$rc7.3641@fe12.lga...
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
> rear floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a
> homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
> small. The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
>
>
>
>
I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:pn6ff.24293$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 ?
>
>
>
>
11-18-2005, 08:06 AM
#25
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Posts: n/a
Re: Rear shocks
Thanks for the help,think I will wind up thru the floor.
I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:pn6ff.24293$rc7.3641@fe12.lga...
> 2000 Cherokee Sport 4L 95K,
>
> I have completed work on my front end and in the process of replacing my
> rear shocks.
> Of course the rear upper bolts broke off.
> This newsgroup had great advice regarding a repair by drilling thru the
> rear floor and installing nuts and bolts.(there was a nice link to a
> homepage)
> Before I try this I would like to know if anyone has had any luck with a
> tap.I have drilled out the bolts and the stock bolts are now a bit to
> small. The bit was 5/16ths. Is a Helicoil strong
> enought to use ?
>
>
>
>
I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:pn6ff.24293$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 ?
>
>
>
>
11-21-2005, 10:29 AM
#26
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Re: Rear shocks
Well I went thru the floor everything going fine except I cant get one of
the broken bolts out.The passenger side front broke at an angle and I cant
center a drill.Would a air hammer knock the weld off without damaging the
mounting plate? I cant fit a regular hammer and punch up there.
Thanks
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:Glkff.12736$ha2.10492@fe08.lga...
> Thanks for the help,think I will wind up thru the floor.
> I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
> A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
> "DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:pn6ff.24293$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 ?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
the broken bolts out.The passenger side front broke at an angle and I cant
center a drill.Would a air hammer knock the weld off without damaging the
mounting plate? I cant fit a regular hammer and punch up there.
Thanks
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:Glkff.12736$ha2.10492@fe08.lga...
> Thanks for the help,think I will wind up thru the floor.
> I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
> A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
> "DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:pn6ff.24293$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 ?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
11-21-2005, 10:29 AM
#27
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Posts: n/a
Re: Rear shocks
Well I went thru the floor everything going fine except I cant get one of
the broken bolts out.The passenger side front broke at an angle and I cant
center a drill.Would a air hammer knock the weld off without damaging the
mounting plate? I cant fit a regular hammer and punch up there.
Thanks
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:Glkff.12736$ha2.10492@fe08.lga...
> Thanks for the help,think I will wind up thru the floor.
> I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
> A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
> "DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:pn6ff.24293$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 ?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
the broken bolts out.The passenger side front broke at an angle and I cant
center a drill.Would a air hammer knock the weld off without damaging the
mounting plate? I cant fit a regular hammer and punch up there.
Thanks
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:Glkff.12736$ha2.10492@fe08.lga...
> Thanks for the help,think I will wind up thru the floor.
> I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
> A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
> "DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:pn6ff.24293$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 ?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
11-21-2005, 10:29 AM
#28
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Posts: n/a
Re: Rear shocks
Well I went thru the floor everything going fine except I cant get one of
the broken bolts out.The passenger side front broke at an angle and I cant
center a drill.Would a air hammer knock the weld off without damaging the
mounting plate? I cant fit a regular hammer and punch up there.
Thanks
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:Glkff.12736$ha2.10492@fe08.lga...
> Thanks for the help,think I will wind up thru the floor.
> I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
> A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
> "DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:pn6ff.24293$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 ?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
the broken bolts out.The passenger side front broke at an angle and I cant
center a drill.Would a air hammer knock the weld off without damaging the
mounting plate? I cant fit a regular hammer and punch up there.
Thanks
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:Glkff.12736$ha2.10492@fe08.lga...
> Thanks for the help,think I will wind up thru the floor.
> I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
> A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
> "DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:pn6ff.24293$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 ?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
11-27-2005, 01:47 PM
#29
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Posts: n/a
Re: Rear shocks
Going thru the floor worked well.
I wasted a lot of time trying to drill out the bolts,I got a air hammer and
popped the weld nut in seconds.
One thing I did differently was after popping the weld nuts and lifting the
carpet I drilled 4 pilot holes(the bolt holes) from the underside.
I then used a hole saw and drilled 4 small holes from the top to drop in the
bolts.
Thanks for the help.
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:Glkff.12736$ha2.10492@fe08.lga...
> Thanks for the help,think I will wind up thru the floor.
> I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
> A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
> "DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:pn6ff.24293$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 ?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
I wasted a lot of time trying to drill out the bolts,I got a air hammer and
popped the weld nut in seconds.
One thing I did differently was after popping the weld nuts and lifting the
carpet I drilled 4 pilot holes(the bolt holes) from the underside.
I then used a hole saw and drilled 4 small holes from the top to drop in the
bolts.
Thanks for the help.
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:Glkff.12736$ha2.10492@fe08.lga...
> Thanks for the help,think I will wind up thru the floor.
> I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
> A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
> "DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:pn6ff.24293$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 ?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
11-27-2005, 01:47 PM
#30
Guest
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Re: Rear shocks
Going thru the floor worked well.
I wasted a lot of time trying to drill out the bolts,I got a air hammer and
popped the weld nut in seconds.
One thing I did differently was after popping the weld nuts and lifting the
carpet I drilled 4 pilot holes(the bolt holes) from the underside.
I then used a hole saw and drilled 4 small holes from the top to drop in the
bolts.
Thanks for the help.
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:Glkff.12736$ha2.10492@fe08.lga...
> Thanks for the help,think I will wind up thru the floor.
> I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
> A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
> "DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:pn6ff.24293$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 ?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
I wasted a lot of time trying to drill out the bolts,I got a air hammer and
popped the weld nut in seconds.
One thing I did differently was after popping the weld nuts and lifting the
carpet I drilled 4 pilot holes(the bolt holes) from the underside.
I then used a hole saw and drilled 4 small holes from the top to drop in the
bolts.
Thanks for the help.
"DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:Glkff.12736$ha2.10492@fe08.lga...
> Thanks for the help,think I will wind up thru the floor.
> I am installing Gabrial Ultras.
> A larger bolt wont fit thru the shock.
> "DanFXR" <DanFxr@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:pn6ff.24293$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 ?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>