removing very rusty shocks
 

First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
missed the jeep world.

I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am I
justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do break
what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch and add
some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA

Matt

1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

I have found a product called PB Blaster works very well at dissolving
rust without needing heat. I would recommend a few days soaking in that
before you start.

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)

Matt W wrote:
> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> missed the jeep world.
>
> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am I
> justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do break
> what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch and add
> some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> Matt
>
> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

I have found a product called PB Blaster works very well at dissolving
rust without needing heat. I would recommend a few days soaking in that
before you start.

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)

Matt W wrote:
> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> missed the jeep world.
>
> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am I
> justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do break
> what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch and add
> some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> Matt
>
> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

I have found a product called PB Blaster works very well at dissolving
rust without needing heat. I would recommend a few days soaking in that
before you start.

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)

Matt W wrote:
> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> missed the jeep world.
>
> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am I
> justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do break
> what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch and add
> some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> Matt
>
> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

If the bolts do break I'm sure Bill will have a link to the 'fix' that goes
through the cargo area floor pan to access the bolt.


"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45e0574d$0$5622$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
>I have found a product called PB Blaster works very well at dissolving rust
>without needing heat. I would recommend a few days soaking in that before
>you start.
>
> 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)
>
> Matt W wrote:
>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
>> missed the jeep world.
>>
>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
>> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
>> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
>> I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
>> break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
>> and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

If the bolts do break I'm sure Bill will have a link to the 'fix' that goes
through the cargo area floor pan to access the bolt.


"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45e0574d$0$5622$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
>I have found a product called PB Blaster works very well at dissolving rust
>without needing heat. I would recommend a few days soaking in that before
>you start.
>
> 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)
>
> Matt W wrote:
>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
>> missed the jeep world.
>>
>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
>> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
>> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
>> I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
>> break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
>> and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

If the bolts do break I'm sure Bill will have a link to the 'fix' that goes
through the cargo area floor pan to access the bolt.


"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45e0574d$0$5622$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
>I have found a product called PB Blaster works very well at dissolving rust
>without needing heat. I would recommend a few days soaking in that before
>you start.
>
> 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)
>
> Matt W wrote:
>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
>> missed the jeep world.
>>
>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
>> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
>> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
>> I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
>> break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
>> and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Speaking of PB Blaster, I must venture to the garage to spray the front
lugnuts on my XJ. Damn things just don't want to move...


Mike Romain wrote:
> I have found a product called PB Blaster works very well at dissolving
> rust without needing heat. I would recommend a few days soaking in that
> before you start.
>
> 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)
>
> Matt W wrote:
>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a
>> few years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life,
>> I have missed the jeep world.
>>
>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and
>> the shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about
>> breaking off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't
>> know how long they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted
>> through in places. Am I justified in my concern or do these not
>> usually break off? if they do break what is my best recourse. I will
>> heat them with my propane torch and add some wax, but they seem very
>> crusty. TIA
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Speaking of PB Blaster, I must venture to the garage to spray the front
lugnuts on my XJ. Damn things just don't want to move...


Mike Romain wrote:
> I have found a product called PB Blaster works very well at dissolving
> rust without needing heat. I would recommend a few days soaking in that
> before you start.
>
> 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)
>
> Matt W wrote:
>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a
>> few years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life,
>> I have missed the jeep world.
>>
>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and
>> the shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about
>> breaking off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't
>> know how long they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted
>> through in places. Am I justified in my concern or do these not
>> usually break off? if they do break what is my best recourse. I will
>> heat them with my propane torch and add some wax, but they seem very
>> crusty. TIA
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Speaking of PB Blaster, I must venture to the garage to spray the front
lugnuts on my XJ. Damn things just don't want to move...


Mike Romain wrote:
> I have found a product called PB Blaster works very well at dissolving
> rust without needing heat. I would recommend a few days soaking in that
> before you start.
>
> 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)
>
> Matt W wrote:
>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a
>> few years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life,
>> I have missed the jeep world.
>>
>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and
>> the shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about
>> breaking off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't
>> know how long they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted
>> through in places. Am I justified in my concern or do these not
>> usually break off? if they do break what is my best recourse. I will
>> heat them with my propane torch and add some wax, but they seem very
>> crusty. TIA
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Yep,they break fairly easy.
Did my shocks last year,the "going thru the cargo floor method" was fast
and easy.
I did not make big cuts,I used a 1 inch hole saw.
"Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> missed the jeep world.
>
> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
> I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
> break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
> and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> Matt
>
> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Yep,they break fairly easy.
Did my shocks last year,the "going thru the cargo floor method" was fast
and easy.
I did not make big cuts,I used a 1 inch hole saw.
"Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> missed the jeep world.
>
> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
> I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
> break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
> and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> Matt
>
> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Yep,they break fairly easy.
Did my shocks last year,the "going thru the cargo floor method" was fast
and easy.
I did not make big cuts,I used a 1 inch hole saw.
"Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> missed the jeep world.
>
> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
> I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
> break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
> and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> Matt
>
> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

I would give the job to Sears. And I like their Gabriel's. Other wise
get ready to cut access holes in your floor boards:
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co...ock_mounts.htm
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> missed the jeep world.
>
> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
I
> justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
break
> what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch and add
> some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> Matt
>
> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>
>



--
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Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

I would give the job to Sears. And I like their Gabriel's. Other wise
get ready to cut access holes in your floor boards:
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co...ock_mounts.htm
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> missed the jeep world.
>
> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
I
> justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
break
> what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch and add
> some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> Matt
>
> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>
>



--
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Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

I would give the job to Sears. And I like their Gabriel's. Other wise
get ready to cut access holes in your floor boards:
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co...ock_mounts.htm
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> missed the jeep world.
>
> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
I
> justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
break
> what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch and add
> some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> Matt
>
> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>
>



--
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Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Thanks all, I will be doing this soon and it's good to know there is a
simple solution to the problem.

Matt

"L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:45e0b170$0$16368$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> I would give the job to Sears. And I like their Gabriel's. Other wise
> get ready to cut access holes in your floor boards:
> http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co...ock_mounts.htm
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
>> missed the jeep world.
>>
>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
>> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
>> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
> I
>> justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
> break
>> what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch and add
>> some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>>
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Thanks all, I will be doing this soon and it's good to know there is a
simple solution to the problem.

Matt

"L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:45e0b170$0$16368$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> I would give the job to Sears. And I like their Gabriel's. Other wise
> get ready to cut access holes in your floor boards:
> http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co...ock_mounts.htm
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
>> missed the jeep world.
>>
>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
>> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
>> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
> I
>> justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
> break
>> what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch and add
>> some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>>
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Thanks all, I will be doing this soon and it's good to know there is a
simple solution to the problem.

Matt

"L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:45e0b170$0$16368$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> I would give the job to Sears. And I like their Gabriel's. Other wise
> get ready to cut access holes in your floor boards:
> http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co...ock_mounts.htm
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
>> missed the jeep world.
>>
>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
>> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
>> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
> I
>> justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
> break
>> what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch and add
>> some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>>
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Just soak them with PB for a few days. Hit them two or three times a day for
a few days and they'll back right out.

Carl


"Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:45e0e20c$0$28085$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> Thanks all, I will be doing this soon and it's good to know there is a
> simple solution to the problem.
>
> Matt
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:45e0b170$0$16368$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>> I would give the job to Sears. And I like their Gabriel's. Other wise
>> get ready to cut access holes in your floor boards:
>> http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co...ock_mounts.htm
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> "Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>>> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I
>>> have
>>> missed the jeep world.
>>>
>>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>>> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about
>>> breaking
>>> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how
>>> long
>>> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places.
>>> Am
>> I
>>> justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
>> break
>>> what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch and
>>> add
>>> some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
>>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>>
>
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Just soak them with PB for a few days. Hit them two or three times a day for
a few days and they'll back right out.

Carl


"Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:45e0e20c$0$28085$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> Thanks all, I will be doing this soon and it's good to know there is a
> simple solution to the problem.
>
> Matt
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:45e0b170$0$16368$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>> I would give the job to Sears. And I like their Gabriel's. Other wise
>> get ready to cut access holes in your floor boards:
>> http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co...ock_mounts.htm
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> "Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>>> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I
>>> have
>>> missed the jeep world.
>>>
>>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>>> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about
>>> breaking
>>> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how
>>> long
>>> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places.
>>> Am
>> I
>>> justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
>> break
>>> what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch and
>>> add
>>> some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
>>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>>
>
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Just soak them with PB for a few days. Hit them two or three times a day for
a few days and they'll back right out.

Carl


"Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:45e0e20c$0$28085$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> Thanks all, I will be doing this soon and it's good to know there is a
> simple solution to the problem.
>
> Matt
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:45e0b170$0$16368$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>> I would give the job to Sears. And I like their Gabriel's. Other wise
>> get ready to cut access holes in your floor boards:
>> http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co...ock_mounts.htm
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> "Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>>> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I
>>> have
>>> missed the jeep world.
>>>
>>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>>> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about
>>> breaking
>>> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how
>>> long
>>> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places.
>>> Am
>> I
>>> justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
>> break
>>> what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch and
>>> add
>>> some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
>>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>>
>
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Sears did mine when they had free install...took him hours and got a bolt
and nut in on my XJ...
good deal....
"Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> missed the jeep world.
>
> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
> I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
> break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
> and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> Matt
>
> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Sears did mine when they had free install...took him hours and got a bolt
and nut in on my XJ...
good deal....
"Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> missed the jeep world.
>
> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
> I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
> break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
> and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> Matt
>
> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Sears did mine when they had free install...took him hours and got a bolt
and nut in on my XJ...
good deal....
"Matt W" <muuarren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> missed the jeep world.
>
> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
> I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
> break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
> and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> Matt
>
> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

On Feb 25, 6:21 pm, "TF" <flanner...@insightbb.com> wrote:
> Sears did mine when they had free install...took him hours and got a bolt
> and nut in on my XJ...
> good deal...."Matt W" <muuar...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>
>
>
> > First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> > years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> > missed the jeep world.
>
> > I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> > shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> > off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> > they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
> > I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
> > break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
> > and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> > Matt
>
> > 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Just take your time. PB blast for a week or more, tap on them daily,
maybe heat them with a propane torch a few times. Sometimes it takes
me a month to do a job on my rusty 95 YJ but eventually it gets done.

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

On Feb 25, 6:21 pm, "TF" <flanner...@insightbb.com> wrote:
> Sears did mine when they had free install...took him hours and got a bolt
> and nut in on my XJ...
> good deal...."Matt W" <muuar...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>
>
>
> > First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> > years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> > missed the jeep world.
>
> > I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> > shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> > off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> > they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
> > I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
> > break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
> > and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> > Matt
>
> > 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Just take your time. PB blast for a week or more, tap on them daily,
maybe heat them with a propane torch a few times. Sometimes it takes
me a month to do a job on my rusty 95 YJ but eventually it gets done.

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

On Feb 25, 6:21 pm, "TF" <flanner...@insightbb.com> wrote:
> Sears did mine when they had free install...took him hours and got a bolt
> and nut in on my XJ...
> good deal...."Matt W" <muuar...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>
>
>
> > First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
> > years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
> > missed the jeep world.
>
> > I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
> > shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
> > off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
> > they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
> > I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
> > break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
> > and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>
> > Matt
>
> > 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Just take your time. PB blast for a week or more, tap on them daily,
maybe heat them with a propane torch a few times. Sometimes it takes
me a month to do a job on my rusty 95 YJ but eventually it gets done.

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Despite soaking mine with Rust Eater & PB Blaster for a week ahead of
time, I twisted-off 3 of 4 bolts. On the first side, I went through
the cargo area floor. After I asked Dave at the local 4WD shop, he
said that he expects them to break, then uses a chisel to push the
welded nut off from the weldment, then positions a nut & lock washer
in its place, and runs the bolt onto the nut.

His solution is a lot faster and easier.

Jim '98 XJ

On 26 Feb 2007 08:41:31 -0800, "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote:

>On Feb 25, 6:21 pm, "TF" <flanner...@insightbb.com> wrote:
>> Sears did mine when they had free install...took him hours and got a bolt
>> and nut in on my XJ...
>> good deal...."Matt W" <muuar...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>> > years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
>> > missed the jeep world.
>>
>> > I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>> > shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
>> > off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
>> > they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
>> > I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
>> > break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
>> > and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>
>> > Matt
>>
>> > 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
>Just take your time. PB blast for a week or more, tap on them daily,
>maybe heat them with a propane torch a few times. Sometimes it takes
>me a month to do a job on my rusty 95 YJ but eventually it gets done.
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Despite soaking mine with Rust Eater & PB Blaster for a week ahead of
time, I twisted-off 3 of 4 bolts. On the first side, I went through
the cargo area floor. After I asked Dave at the local 4WD shop, he
said that he expects them to break, then uses a chisel to push the
welded nut off from the weldment, then positions a nut & lock washer
in its place, and runs the bolt onto the nut.

His solution is a lot faster and easier.

Jim '98 XJ

On 26 Feb 2007 08:41:31 -0800, "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote:

>On Feb 25, 6:21 pm, "TF" <flanner...@insightbb.com> wrote:
>> Sears did mine when they had free install...took him hours and got a bolt
>> and nut in on my XJ...
>> good deal...."Matt W" <muuar...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>> > years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
>> > missed the jeep world.
>>
>> > I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>> > shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
>> > off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
>> > they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
>> > I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
>> > break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
>> > and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>
>> > Matt
>>
>> > 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
>Just take your time. PB blast for a week or more, tap on them daily,
>maybe heat them with a propane torch a few times. Sometimes it takes
>me a month to do a job on my rusty 95 YJ but eventually it gets done.
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Despite soaking mine with Rust Eater & PB Blaster for a week ahead of
time, I twisted-off 3 of 4 bolts. On the first side, I went through
the cargo area floor. After I asked Dave at the local 4WD shop, he
said that he expects them to break, then uses a chisel to push the
welded nut off from the weldment, then positions a nut & lock washer
in its place, and runs the bolt onto the nut.

His solution is a lot faster and easier.

Jim '98 XJ

On 26 Feb 2007 08:41:31 -0800, "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote:

>On Feb 25, 6:21 pm, "TF" <flanner...@insightbb.com> wrote:
>> Sears did mine when they had free install...took him hours and got a bolt
>> and nut in on my XJ...
>> good deal...."Matt W" <muuar...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>> > years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
>> > missed the jeep world.
>>
>> > I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>> > shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
>> > off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
>> > they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
>> > I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
>> > break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
>> > and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>
>> > Matt
>>
>> > 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
>Just take your time. PB blast for a week or more, tap on them daily,
>maybe heat them with a propane torch a few times. Sometimes it takes
>me a month to do a job on my rusty 95 YJ but eventually it gets done.
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Thanks for the update and alternate solution.

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)

98XJ wrote:
> Despite soaking mine with Rust Eater & PB Blaster for a week ahead of
> time, I twisted-off 3 of 4 bolts. On the first side, I went through
> the cargo area floor. After I asked Dave at the local 4WD shop, he
> said that he expects them to break, then uses a chisel to push the
> welded nut off from the weldment, then positions a nut & lock washer
> in its place, and runs the bolt onto the nut.
>
> His solution is a lot faster and easier.
>
> Jim '98 XJ
>
> On 26 Feb 2007 08:41:31 -0800, "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> On Feb 25, 6:21 pm, "TF" <flanner...@insightbb.com> wrote:
>>> Sears did mine when they had free install...took him hours and got a bolt
>>> and nut in on my XJ...
>>> good deal...."Matt W" <muuar...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>
>>> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>>>> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
>>>> missed the jeep world.
>>>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>>>> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
>>>> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
>>>> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
>>>> I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
>>>> break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
>>>> and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>>> Matt
>>>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over- Hide quoted text -
>>> - Show quoted text -
>> Just take your time. PB blast for a week or more, tap on them daily,
>> maybe heat them with a propane torch a few times. Sometimes it takes
>> me a month to do a job on my rusty 95 YJ but eventually it gets done.
>>
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Thanks for the update and alternate solution.

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)

98XJ wrote:
> Despite soaking mine with Rust Eater & PB Blaster for a week ahead of
> time, I twisted-off 3 of 4 bolts. On the first side, I went through
> the cargo area floor. After I asked Dave at the local 4WD shop, he
> said that he expects them to break, then uses a chisel to push the
> welded nut off from the weldment, then positions a nut & lock washer
> in its place, and runs the bolt onto the nut.
>
> His solution is a lot faster and easier.
>
> Jim '98 XJ
>
> On 26 Feb 2007 08:41:31 -0800, "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> On Feb 25, 6:21 pm, "TF" <flanner...@insightbb.com> wrote:
>>> Sears did mine when they had free install...took him hours and got a bolt
>>> and nut in on my XJ...
>>> good deal...."Matt W" <muuar...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>
>>> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>>>> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
>>>> missed the jeep world.
>>>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>>>> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
>>>> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
>>>> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
>>>> I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
>>>> break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
>>>> and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>>> Matt
>>>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over- Hide quoted text -
>>> - Show quoted text -
>> Just take your time. PB blast for a week or more, tap on them daily,
>> maybe heat them with a propane torch a few times. Sometimes it takes
>> me a month to do a job on my rusty 95 YJ but eventually it gets done.
>>
>

Re: removing very rusty shocks
 

Thanks for the update and alternate solution.

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)

98XJ wrote:
> Despite soaking mine with Rust Eater & PB Blaster for a week ahead of
> time, I twisted-off 3 of 4 bolts. On the first side, I went through
> the cargo area floor. After I asked Dave at the local 4WD shop, he
> said that he expects them to break, then uses a chisel to push the
> welded nut off from the weldment, then positions a nut & lock washer
> in its place, and runs the bolt onto the nut.
>
> His solution is a lot faster and easier.
>
> Jim '98 XJ
>
> On 26 Feb 2007 08:41:31 -0800, "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> On Feb 25, 6:21 pm, "TF" <flanner...@insightbb.com> wrote:
>>> Sears did mine when they had free install...took him hours and got a bolt
>>> and nut in on my XJ...
>>> good deal...."Matt W" <muuar...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>
>>> news:45e03d63$0$28106$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> First off, it is good to be back here again. Since I parked my YJ a few
>>>> years back, and have not gotten around to working it back to life, I have
>>>> missed the jeep world.
>>>> I recently acquired the jeep in my sig, well about 3k miles ago, and the
>>>> shocks are shot. I have a new set but I am very concerned about breaking
>>>> off the top bolts when I take off the rear shocks. I don't know how long
>>>> they have been on there, but the shocks are rusted through in places. Am
>>>> I justified in my concern or do these not usually break off? if they do
>>>> break what is my best recourse. I will heat them with my propane torch
>>>> and add some wax, but they seem very crusty. TIA
>>>> Matt
>>>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over- Hide quoted text -
>>> - Show quoted text -
>> Just take your time. PB blast for a week or more, tap on them daily,
>> maybe heat them with a propane torch a few times. Sometimes it takes
>> me a month to do a job on my rusty 95 YJ but eventually it gets done.
>>
>