2000 xj removal and re-Installation of front sway bar

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oldbill

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Michigan

• Dec 1, 2021

• #1

Do the bolts holding the brackets usually come out without breaking, stripping or braking the captive nuts loose? Any secrets I should be aware of? I need to loosen the sway bar brackets to install a front receiver hitch.
Thanks,
Bill

 

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jeep ride

NAXJA Forum User

Location

West Virginia 25064

• Dec 1, 2021

• #2

I had to install a fry hitch on my 98 xj no problem taking it off but I did strip the captive nut when I put the bar back on.

 

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XJI6191

NAXJA Forum User

Location

between London & South Devon, England

• Dec 1, 2021

• #3

Never had a problem (nor do they seem to have the reputation of rear shox & bump stops in particular) but might be different in areas like Michigan.

 

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Woodswanderer

NAXJA Forum User

Location

SEPA

• Dec 9, 2021

• #4

Plenty of penetrating oil and heat, go slow and work the bolt back and forth.

I snapped a captive nut off the frame rail on mine because i didnt use heat. Northeast/New England XJ


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