Recent content by SE31193

Thanks!! I'm glad to hear that. I will just get a replacement track bar and be 'done'?

See the parts in the picture are from a donor (wrecked) TJ... my LJ is completely stock. If I used these parts, I would need to make those modifications to the LJ. I'm thinking it's simpler (and possibly more economical, at least in time) to keep the LJ stock with new components that don't need...

Thanks for the quick response. Sounds like you answered #3, as well. Probably better to start from scratch with new components.

Hello again. I have a 2005 donor Wrangler in my garage that looks to have very HD tie rods and control arms with heim joints. My questions are (and I searched some other threads but didn't find my answer): 1. How do I get these bloody things off? I assume they're pressed on. 2. Maybe I...

I forgot to mention in my first post that I have a salvaged 2005 TJ in my garage with lots of suspension upgrades. Is it necessary to have both my LJ and TJ on stands with wheels to swap components? Are there components that can be swapped while both Jeeps are on the ground with wheels on? I...

Totally agree... reverse engineering sucks.

Ok. This is why I here. I'm trying to get a handle what does what. So many components.

Nice catch on the loose bolt. I was able to tighten it up. It surprises me the mechanic who mentioned the bushing looked worn, didn't tighten it. Couldn't the track bar hit the differential if the sway bar is disconnected? The previous owner installed quick disconnects.

I just noticed that the springs on the front have a sticker OME 933 and the rear ones are OME 949; the length of the front coils is approximately 13". What is the length of stock? Here's the driver side pic of the track bar: Here is the passenger side pic of the track bar: Here is the OME...

Recommendations for a decent USA made adjustable track bar? I guess when installing I just match the current length of the one I'm replacing?

A couple weeks ago, I purchased for my wife a 2005 LJ with 112k on the odometer. One of the reasons I bought it was the mileage and all the accessories that came on it. My dilemma is, I have no idea how I can tell if and what lift kit has been installed. I see the shocks are non-OEM as well as...

Thanks for the tip.

Thanks. We purchased our LJ on the weekend, and I am hoping to pay someone to go over it and make sure everything's as it should be.

Anybody here also from Tucson? If so, can you recommend a reputable Jeep service business? Jay

Hello from Tucson AZ. This is out first LJ (2005 Impact Orange), our second TJ (2005 TJ Mountain Editon), and our fifth Jeep (the first three were: 1978, 1983, and 1985 CJ7s). We're looking forward to participating in this forum. Thanks for being here. Jay and Turi