prep work for installing BB?

yycools · 08-13-2006, 05:54 PM

Hi Everyone, I just put some 31's my 98 TJ and would like to install the RE BB as the next step. The only thing is that my TJ beening a 98, the bolts are pretty rusted (New England winters...) anyone could suggest some prep work before installing the BB to loosen up the bolts? Any help would be great!

ehirner · 08-13-2006, 06:41 PM

Spray all the bolts you'll need to remove with PB Blaster daily for 3-4 days before doing the install.

DKMurphy · 08-13-2006, 06:57 PM

Wash the underside of the Jeep paying close attention to the areas you will be working to remove any mud that may be caked up in there . Then try to use a wire brush to clean the threads of the bolts you will be working on ( you won't be able to get to all of them ) . Then proceed with the PB blaster for about a week before you do the install . Not guaranteed to make it easy but can't hurt .

08-13-2006, 05:54 PM	#1
yycools Registered Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	prep work for installing BB? Hi Everyone, I just put some 31's my 98 TJ and would like to install the RE BB as the next step. The only thing is that my TJ beening a 98, the bolts are pretty rusted (New England winters...) anyone could suggest some prep work before installing the BB to loosen up the bolts? Any help would be great!

08-13-2006, 06:41 PM	#2
ehirner Forum Leader Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 15,253 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Spray all the bolts you'll need to remove with PB Blaster daily for 3-4 days before doing the install. __________________ 04 Unlimited · 06 Roadliner

08-13-2006, 06:57 PM	#3
DKMurphy Registered Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wash the underside of the Jeep paying close attention to the areas you will be working to remove any mud that may be caked up in there . Then try to use a wire brush to clean the threads of the bolts you will be working on ( you won't be able to get to all of them ) . Then proceed with the PB blaster for about a week before you do the install . Not guaranteed to make it easy but can't hurt . __________________ 04 Wrangler Rubicon Silver (His) 05 Wrangler Rubicon Black (Hers) They have those " Trail Rated " badges so they don't need anything else right ?!?

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