Hi, Just replaced my rear axle (and what a bastard of a job that was!)and would like to replace the rear springs.
Everything on this Jeep seems to be seized solid!!
The 'U' bolt nuts finally gave in after a weeks soak in penetrating oil and a 5 foot tube extention on the socket bar.
This makes me a bit wary of tackling the spring job,as the bolts are solid. As I see it I have a few options.
1) Buy a large 1" drive impact wrench (arggg!)
2) Burn 'em out with a cutting rod in my 200amp arc welder (might knacker the electronics.)
3) Leave the top leaf in and fit the bottom 3 leaves of the new springs,which would mean opening the clamps and reclosing round the old leaf.
I know seized spring bolts are a common problem, but if anyone has some tricks of the trade please help.
My worry is if the front bolts strip the thread in the captive nut inside the chassis...........you can guess the rest!!
All help appreciated
