One of the reasons why I wish more people printed out a parts list when they sell their vehicles. lol I don't currently have plans to sell mine, but if I do, they're gonna get a spreadsheet whether they want it or not.
Questions about new to me LJ
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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 apologize in advance for the newbie questions.
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 apologize in advance for the newbie questions.
Control arms can be replaced with wheels on the ground.
However, being able to remove a tire gives you more access and visibility.
One control arm at a time, though.
If you remove too many at once, the Jeep will spit the axle out.
James9100
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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 have the wrong tools?
And, finally.
3. Is it worth the effort?
Thanks in advance for the insights.
P.S. I want to like your comments, but I cannot see the like button on your replies.
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 have the wrong tools?
And, finally.
3. Is it worth the effort?
Thanks in advance for the insights.
P.S. I want to like your comments, but I cannot see the like button on your replies.
The bolt is seized in the ball. More specifically, the bolt is seized in the misalignment spacers.
You may need to cut bolt heads off to remove the joints from the steering knuckles.
You may need to cut bolt heads off to remove the joints from the steering knuckles.
Thanks for the quick response.
Sounds like you answered #3, as well.
Probably better to start from scratch with new components.
#3 is a loaded question because of the crossover steering and the drilled out steering knuckles and pitman arm. Going back to factory steering geometry requires more than acquiring factory geometry steering links.
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 modifications in order to mount.
Don't put crossover steering onto your LJ. Crossover geometry on a factory axle is never better than factory inverse-Y steering.
Thanks!! I'm glad to hear that. I will just get a replacement track bar and be 'done'?
Had the same issue with my cross over steering. Ended up using a BFH and knocking all the bolts out. It was a little tricky but it can be done. I ended up cleaning out the inside of the joints with a burr before installing with new bolts and pinch nuts. Ultimately I ended up doing away with that steering set up.
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