[joeygeep]

my old leafspring on the front left of my jeep is not coming off at alll the bolt in the front of the leafspring came rite off no problem but the bolt that is closer to the center of the jeep on the spring willll notttt moveee at all. its killing me and my buddy and it really screwed me and my buddy today progress wise on doing my new lift. any advice? we only have basic tools nothing really out there? i have been pb blasting it like no other and am hoping for the best for tomrrow when we try at it again and am hoping the other leafsprings arent like this. any advice?

[Jeepster197]

I had to sizzle stick all 4 of my leaf's off my Jeep. So good luck with that. PB blaster can only do so much.

[joeygeep]

Originally Posted by Jeepster197

I had to sizzle stick all 4 of my leaf's off my Jeep. So good luck with that. PB blaster can only do so much.

sizzle stick?

what is that and how long did it take u? did u only have a problem with the back of your leafs or the front too?

[Jeepster197]

sizzle stick, fire wrench aka BLOWTORCH

[TellyDSP]

I had a similar problem with the main-eye bolts. I think my major problems were the rear ones. I had to use a torch to melt the bushings out, a grinding wheel to take the heads off, and a BFH. If I remember correctly, the problem was the bolt seizing to the bushins sleeve.

Good luck. This definately wasnt a PB blaster fix for me.

edit:

sizzle stick, fire wrench

Thats was the first time, I heard either of them. Interesting terms.

[joeygeep]

so i gotta use a torch? where am i torching exactly and am i gonna kill myself if the spring and bolt is loaded with pb blaster lol?

[schitzangiggles]

Originally Posted by joeygeep

so i gotta use a torch? where am i torching exactly and am i gonna kill myself if the spring and bolt is loaded with pb blaster lol?

I have decent luck using a propane torch (the small kind for sodering copper pipe) to back off stubborn nuts/bolts. Just heat up the nut trying NOT to get too much heat on the bolt itself, then quickly put a breaker bar w/ apropriate sized 6point socket and MODERATELY TAP on it (some times it helps to tighten the nut a bit first, then back it off) the heat causes the nut to expand a bit larger than the bolt and loosen easier.
As far as blowing up, just make sure you don't hit your fuel tank/lines and have a red bottle near by.

[joeygeep]

Originally Posted by schitzangiggles

I have decent luck using a propane torch (the small kind for sodering copper pipe) to back off stubborn nuts/bolts. Just heat up the nut trying NOT to get too much heat on the bolt itself, then quickly put a breaker bar w/ apropriate sized 6point socket and MODERATELY TAP on it (some times it helps to tighten the nut a bit first, then back it off) the heat causes the nut to expand a bit larger than the bolt and loosen easier.
As far as blowing up, just make sure you don't hit your fuel tank/lines and have a red bottle near by.

would it work if i just cut off the bolt too?
or if i used an air gun to get the bolt off?

[jeepinjohn]

I have had good luck by using a 4 and 1/2 grinder with a cutoff wheel. Cut between the frame mount and the spring cutting both sides of the bolt off. You can pick up one of these grinders for like $25 and they work great for other things too. Then just buy some new grade 8 9/16 bolts and apply lots of antisieze to the new bolts during reassembly. good luck

john

[joeygeep]

Originally Posted by jeepinjohn

I have had good luck by using a 4 and 1/2 grinder with a cutoff wheel. Cut between the frame mount and the spring. You can pick up one of these grinders for like $25 and they work great for other things too. Then just buy some new grade 8 9/16 bolts and apply lots of antisieze to the new bolts during reassembly. good luck

john

really can i get this at any hardware store? and what do u mean antiseize the new bolts?

[TellyDSP]

really can i get this at any hardware store?

Assuming you're referring to an angle Grinder and cut-off wheels, and the answer is yes. Usually more than $25 for a good one around here, but a great investment either way.

As for the impact wrench. it didnt work for me. But the Impact, torch, BFH, and cutoff wheel were a great combination.

[joeygeep]

Originally Posted by TellyDSP

Assuming you're referring to an angle Grinder and cut-off wheels, and the answer is yes. Usually more than $25 for a good one around here, but a great investment either way.

As for the impact wrench. it didnt work for me. But the Impact, torch, BFH, and cutoff wheel were a great combination.

what if im not using a torch what is my best bet then or should i say what is my best approach?

[TellyDSP]

Cutting wheel, BFH, and some sockets and prybar/crowbars.

[joeygeep]

Originally Posted by TellyDSP

Cutting wheel, BFH, and some sockets and prybar/crowbars.

so what do u think a cutting wheel would run me? and what am i looking for exactly when i do buy one?

[TellyDSP]

Pretty sure this is the one I used on my kit. I'd say 70 is a decent price for a good grinder. 4 1/2" tends to be the norm, thought they come in quite a few diameters. Not sure what other specs may be important. Dont have the money to buy my own yet.
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and a few of the cutting wheels. Even though, I thought their were some mad specifially for cutting. Can anyone clear this up?
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