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Jeep Wrangler YJ
YJ General Discussion
Help with windshield frame hinges
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<blockquote data-quote="dodgerammit" data-source="post: 440670" data-attributes="member: 21375"><p>What I did was use a small bottle of mapp gas and heat the bolts up. Let them cool. Do it again. The extreme cycling of temps helps 'shock' the rust in a way it can actually crack. Then, I started using my battery impact on it. Just a small burst. Keep shocking it. May have to keep repeating the process. Heat, cool, impact, mix it up, etc. All of mine came out. </p><p></p><p>The bright side: </p><p>You're replacing the frame anyway, right?</p><p>If all else fails, or you don't have the tools, just drill the heads off the windshield side of the hinges and remove the frame. Get some new bolts when you install the new frame. </p><p>I like the yellow/bronze colored Milwaukee cobalt bits from Home Depot for heavy drilling in metal. Buy a simple set as it'll be the same as about 3-4 bits.</p><p></p><p>Don't overthink it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3994" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dodgerammit, post: 440670, member: 21375"] What I did was use a small bottle of mapp gas and heat the bolts up. Let them cool. Do it again. The extreme cycling of temps helps 'shock' the rust in a way it can actually crack. Then, I started using my battery impact on it. Just a small burst. Keep shocking it. May have to keep repeating the process. Heat, cool, impact, mix it up, etc. All of mine came out. The bright side: You're replacing the frame anyway, right? If all else fails, or you don't have the tools, just drill the heads off the windshield side of the hinges and remove the frame. Get some new bolts when you install the new frame. I like the yellow/bronze colored Milwaukee cobalt bits from Home Depot for heavy drilling in metal. Buy a simple set as it'll be the same as about 3-4 bits. Don't overthink it ;) [/QUOTE]
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