ssbeagle
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Post by ssbeagle on Jun 3, 2006 14:27:57 GMT -5
Has anyone ever removed their windshield hinges? We're wondering if there are additional bolts beneath the windshield hinges, and if they'll have to be removed also in order to replace the hinges. If you've ever done this to any jeep you have, I would think it would be the same. Is this a job that takes forever or is better done by a shop? (Yes, this is for the chrome hinges I ordered. No rush. They're not even in stock right now at Quadratec, so they're back ordered.)
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Post by n3cr0shark on Jun 3, 2006 23:45:49 GMT -5
I read somewhere (here or on JU) that you should use a soldering iron to heat the bolts up prior to removing them (makes them come out a lot easier!)...but from what I've seen, it's just the ones that are visible..
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Post by n3cr0shark on Jun 3, 2006 23:50:20 GMT -5
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Post by ssbeagle on Jun 4, 2006 10:50:26 GMT -5
Thanks! I saw that, too. Funny timing! I just posted on the same day in a different subject area. Quadratec has the windshield hinge job labeled as "easy", so maybe by using the soldering iron, that will make it even easier. I just have to wait for the hinges to get here.
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Post by ssbeagle on Jun 6, 2006 12:03:34 GMT -5
I got part of my order in from Quadratec today, just the door hinges and brackets. I called Customer Service and found out the windshield hinges wouldn't be available until July, so I canceled that order. I started to order from JC Whitney, but remembered how high their shipping was and how long it took (11 days) the last time I ordered from them, so I scrapped that. I then took the door hinges out to look at them by the jeep again and decided to blow the whole project off. Too much money for too much work and too much chrome.  I'm a little disappointed about the whole thing, but maybe it's better it turned out this way. So that's it, no more chrome other than the grill cover. I'll probably be a lot happier in the end. I'll just wait and someday spend the money on a more worthwhile project. We have to get a new bumper for the truck, anyway, so it was bad timing to start with. |
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Post by moneypit on Jun 6, 2006 19:36:28 GMT -5
Not a bad idea. It would be worse if you put all that chrome on and them didn't like it. Take the $$$$$$ you just saved and buy something else for the Jeep. God knows there is plenty to buy!
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ssbeagle
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Post by ssbeagle on Jun 6, 2006 20:21:25 GMT -5
That's for sure! I don't remember buying so many extras, or having so many choices of extras, since we last had a boat!
For now I'm consoling myself with Who cds. I went out and got a handful of cds of stuff I listened to when I was a teenager. Less money and more fun, especially in the jeep!
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ljpete
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Post by ljpete on Jun 7, 2006 8:13:01 GMT -5
If the soldering Iron trick doesn't work (i'm going to try it when I get my new mirrors), I know that an impact driver will break the loctite loose on the bolts (my plan B).
That's how I got the bolts out of my old YJ hinge.
Pete
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Post by alpinhi on Jun 7, 2006 12:01:08 GMT -5
I tried that also Pete with a bad out come. The head of the bolt will wist off. Give the soldering iron a try, it will work I promise..  Travis |
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Post by Belfast on Jun 7, 2006 19:15:30 GMT -5
My bolts came out without any problems with just a socket wrench.  |
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Post by alpinhi on Jun 7, 2006 19:23:00 GMT -5
sweet even better!!!  Travis |
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ljpete
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Post by ljpete on Jun 8, 2006 12:30:31 GMT -5
I tried that also Pete with a bad out come. The head of the bolt will wist off. Give the soldering iron a try, it will work I promise.. Travis I will, and post up on how it goes. It will have to wait as I just ordered my suspension and I think I've spent enough money on my heep for this week. Pete |
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Post by alpinhi on Jun 8, 2006 17:18:56 GMT -5
OOOOOOH!!! ;D What kind of suspension? Need some pics after its done.
Travis
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Post by ljpete on Jun 9, 2006 14:58:17 GMT -5
I bought a 2.5 OME HD with corresponding shocks, JKS track bars, JKS disconnects, and slighly longer bumpstops to accomodate 265/75/16 (32 inch) tires. All of the parts will be here in 2 weeks. I'll take before and afters.
Pete
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