removing very rusty shocks
02-24-2007, 08:28 AM
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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
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
02-24-2007, 10:21 AM
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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
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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
>
>
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
>
>
02-24-2007, 10:21 AM
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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
>
>
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
>
>
02-24-2007, 10:21 AM
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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
>
>
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
>
>
02-24-2007, 04:04 PM
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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
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
02-24-2007, 04:04 PM
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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
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
02-24-2007, 04:04 PM
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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
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
02-24-2007, 04:22 PM
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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
>>
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
>>
02-24-2007, 04:22 PM
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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
>>
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
>>
02-24-2007, 04:22 PM
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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
>>
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
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>> 1994 XJ, 5spd, 208k miles, .060 over
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