stuck leaf spring bolt

mickeymountain · 11-13-2004, 05:28 PM

Im replacing the front leaf springs on my 65 cj. The rear mounting bolt is apparently rusted to the bushing collar to much to move. Ive tried pounding it. But it wont budge. Any Ideas?

coloradocj-7 · 11-13-2004, 08:03 PM

Heat it up and put some penitating oil on it then more heat and then more oil, do this till it moves

kaptainkarst · 11-13-2004, 08:22 PM

When I replaced the suspension on my 78 cj7, I used a sawzall with a thin metal cutting blade and cut the bolts inside the hanger (I had about an 1/8" on either side of the leaf spring bushing and the inside edge of the hanger). Then I removed the leaf springs from the axle and drove the remaining bolt out of the bushing. Caution, make sure you have the tension off of the leaf spring before attempting this method.

rcsutton · 11-13-2004, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kaptainkarst

When I replaced the suspension on my 78 cj7, I used a sawzall with a thin metal cutting blade and cut the bolts inside the hanger (I had about an 1/8" on either side of the leaf spring bushing and the inside edge of the hanger). Then I removed the leaf springs from the axle and drove the remaining bolt out of the bushing. Caution, make sure you have the tension off of the leaf spring before attempting this method.

I did the same thing. Just becareful when it lets loose. Who needs front teeth.

walrus · 11-14-2004, 11:25 AM

Sawall is the best idea. After it is out much easier to work on. You could even put it in a press if it is still stubborn.

MudMonster · 11-14-2004, 12:25 PM

hit the head with a grinder oun the outside if you cant get inside it.

tnscout · 11-20-2004, 10:00 PM

Had pretty good luck heating up badly rusted nuts to free them (still some work though for the bad ones. Be sure to clean the part of the bolt extended past the nut off some before you start. Most nuts would come off but some would at least move down enough to get a hack saw on the bolt to cut them off. If they are that rusty, the bolts needs to be replaced anyway.

11-13-2004, 08:22 PM	#3
kaptainkarst Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Central Kentucky Posts: 97 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	When I replaced the suspension on my 78 cj7, I used a sawzall with a thin metal cutting blade and cut the bolts inside the hanger (I had about an 1/8" on either side of the leaf spring bushing and the inside edge of the hanger). Then I removed the leaf springs from the axle and drove the remaining bolt out of the bushing. Caution, make sure you have the tension off of the leaf spring before attempting this method. __________________ 78 Cj7 Fresh Paint Job Custom Dash 82 complete rebuilt 258 bored 30 over Holley Fuel Injection TFI Ignition Upgrade Headers, Flowmaster Ford T-18 w/Novak Conversion, Dana 300 2.5" Suspension Lift w/ 2" shackle lift 33" x 12.5" x 15" Ramsey 8000 Lb Winch with in-cab control Custom built brush guard with crane attachment On-board Air, On-board shower, On-board nut Rear mounted fuse panel w/50 amp service

11-14-2004, 11:25 AM	#5
walrus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 33 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Sawall is the best idea. After it is out much easier to work on. You could even put it in a press if it is still stubborn. __________________ 1979 cj7

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11-13-2004, 08:03 PM	#2
coloradocj-7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: carbondale, co Posts: 61 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Heat it up and put some penitating oil on it then more heat and then more oil, do this till it moves

11-20-2004, 10:00 PM	#7
tnscout Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: tennessee Posts: 18 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Had pretty good luck heating up badly rusted nuts to free them (still some work though for the bad ones. Be sure to clean the part of the bolt extended past the nut off some before you start. Most nuts would come off but some would at least move down enough to get a hack saw on the bolt to cut them off. If they are that rusty, the bolts needs to be replaced anyway.