Need Help Fixing Broken Jounce

[Mikey89]

So my jounces were rusted and broke when trying to remove the cups. I don’t know if I need to replace the whole bucket that is welded to the frame or if there is another fix. I think I know the answer but wanna hear it from experienced folk.

 

[Ericict]

watching

 

[Chris]

You should be able to cut / grind the old one off and weld a new one on I would think.

 

[Mikey89]

You should be able to cut / grind the old one off and weld a new one on I would think.

That’s what I am hoping. I have never welded so I think I’m better off taking it to a pro, the option I expected, just more financially unhappy lol

 

[Chris]

That’s what I am hoping. I have never welded so I think I’m better off taking it to a pro, the option I expected, just more financially unhappy lol

Yes, I think you'd have to take it to a professional in that case, but it would be easy for them to fix, as it's nothing complicated.

 

[jjvw]

A new mount will need to be made out of pipe or tube. Not difficult if you have the tools.

 

[Mikey89]

So I was thinking about these Artec Buckets but don't know very much about them. It appears they are a complete assembly with all I need.

 

[Mikey89]

Or do you think it possible to leave the bucket and just replace the tubes? Not sure if they sell them separately anywhere or if they need to be fabricated.

 

[Brian83]

Perfect time to upgrade to a set of air bumps

 

[Brian83]

Or do you think it possible to leave the bucket and just replace the tubes? Not sure if they sell them separately anywhere or if they need to be fabricated.

That tube that broke in the second pic is just an aftermarket extension.

 

[Mikey89]

That tube that broke in the second pic is just an aftermarket extension.

So that is what both front sides looked like. I cant seem to find anything to compare it to what stock looks like, but I was under the impression they were stock. Does the full bucket need to be replaced or can I just find 2 new tubes and have them welded in?

 

[Mikey89]

This is a pre-broken picture of front passenger side.

 

[jjvw]

That tube that broke in the second pic is just an aftermarket extension.

Incorrect

 

[Brian83]

Incorrect

Incorrect

I stand corrected

 

[onoffroad]

Stock, consider yourself enlighten.

 

[jeepins]

Mikey are those factory original shocks?

 

[Brian83]

Then enlighten me. If that's stock I've never seen a TJ with stock bumpstops

Stock, consider yourself enlighten.
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I stand corrected

 

[Mikey89]

Mikey are those factory original shocks?

To my knowledge they are. Pic was taken with car on jacks, axle hanging. In the process of swapping to OME 2.5” springs