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01 May 2012 18:50 - 06 May 2012 13:37 #39090 by robs5230
broken rear shock bolt - done was created by robs5230
the chap i am buying my jimny from has just phoned to say it has a broken rear shock bolt that he found on checking it over before i collect. it is a lower bolt.
how big an issue is this and whats the way to go about sorting it. the car isnt far away and i can get it home without issues , just need to know how to sort it.
any help appreciated thanks , rob
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01 May 2012 18:57 #39091 by supergaz
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Best thing to do is to grind the bolt flush, centre punch the centre, drill all the way through with a good quality drill bit, (NOT THE B&Q RUBBISH) Then use a long bolt all the way through with a nyloc nut. Do this both sides as if it is to shear in the future its a simple knock it out job to replace.

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01 May 2012 18:59 - 01 May 2012 19:00 #39092 by mlines
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www.bigjimny.com/index.php/bigjimny-blog...1-first-fault-v15-51

www.bigjimny.com/index.php/bigjimny-blog...-gone-updated-v15-91

Enjoy!
Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
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01 May 2012 19:12 #39094 by robs5230
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nice cheers guys. will the brackets in the jimny shop help when refitting ??
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01 May 2012 19:20 #39095 by supergaz
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The brackets will take the stress out of the lower bush if you have a lift, they also add an extra 1.5" length to the shock.
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01 May 2012 19:28 #39097 by reaper
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they can be hard to drill , if you can weld weld a nut or bar onto what is left and just unscrew it .
i would recommend then drilling out and bolting right through

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01 May 2012 19:39 #39098 by robs5230
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cheers reaper , may be the way to go .
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01 May 2012 19:41 #39099 by robs5230
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aint even got it home yet an its bust :)
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01 May 2012 19:55 - 01 May 2012 19:56 #39100 by dirtydogz
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The rear shock brackets are only needed if you have got a 2" lift fitted or spring spacers. B)
2002 JLX Soft Top B)
Jimnybits 2" lift +Pro Comp ES1000 shocks.:) Big Jimny rear shock mounts. Big Jimny adjustable panhard rods.
Big Jimny steering damper bracket. Disco Armstrong steering damper. 7X15 black modulars. 205/75/15 Maxxis 743 bravo m/t.Superpro camber correction bushes.Black A bar....
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01 May 2012 20:02 #39102 by robs5230
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how dumb do i look ? bought this unseen but its had lots done just not sure what exactly. all will be revealed tomorrow night :)
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03 May 2012 18:38 #39233 by mcjimny
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The drill bit you need is a HSS bit, not sure on size though. Take it steady though don't have the drill too fast.
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03 May 2012 18:44 #39235 by reaper
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If you want to use the bolt through method its a 12mm drill bit , take it nice and slow with plenty of cutting oil or it will just burn up or chip the cutting face

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