Damn joints

[GranpaQB]

I take it that you never found this thread

http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f202/how-install-frankenlift-*lots-pictures*-complete-29193/

It's the one I'm following but I guess not closely enough.

 

[Luke]

Sorry .. you didn't have to admit that y'know

Good Luck finishing her off :waytogo:

 

[GranpaQB]

Problem

Got my new tie rod end in today after ripping the boot to shreds with a pickle fork. Next problem I think I unseated my shaft because something isn't right.

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[GranpaQB]

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[GranpaQB]

I guess it's supposed to be like that. Put it on the ground and got 22 and 21.5 inches in the front. I'm going to take it apart and throw a third clevis on each side. It's not torqued anyway.

 

[John3seventeen]

Something's buggin me about that ball joint - cant quite put my finger on it though.

 

[GranpaQB]

Something's buggin me about that ball joint - cant quite put my finger on it though.

Went back through instructions. Washer has no business there, thanks.

 

[GranpaQB]

Wanted to do a 3 ring clevis but I didn't like how much of the strut was left in the clevis so I left it at two. Got rid of the washer completely but now the UCA joint has a loose in it and makes a rattle. I guess I need to place the washer above the nut?

 

[tjkj2002]

Wanted to do a 3 ring clevis but I didn't like how much of the strut was left in the clevis so I left it at two. Got rid of the washer completely but now the UCA joint has a loose in it and makes a rattle. I guess I need to place the washer above the nut?

Yes and use a cotter pin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Got some major corrosion going on under there also.

 

[GranpaQB]

Yes and use a cotter pin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Got some major corrosion going on under there also.

I took everything apart without power Tools. Had to fight every bolt. Will take it apart again tomorrow. What got me mixed up in the first place was this post:
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f203/ironman-lift-55060/index3.html
His washers were right Under the A arm.

Thanks

 

[GranpaQB]

After reading up on Lost apparently it doesn't matter if the washer is above or below steering knucle.
LOST JEEPS • View topic - Installing JBA Arms
Damn instructions!

 

[Luke]

Or there at all.

Maybe I'm just too literal? My instructions said "... install washer if supplied only if a washer is on the car as original equipment."

That and the cotter pin lining up without it pretty much removed any doubt.

 

[GranpaQB]

Well my suspension is done but I got other problems. Thanks everyone for your help! While underneath I noticed a bad brake hose and decided to change both. When I came to bleed the lines I broke off the bleeder valve because of the rust, Doh!

 

[GranpaQB]

Thanks

Got brakes done too. All I need is my alignement. Thankyou for everyone's ecouragement and help!

Before

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[CzarKJ]

Nicely done! One thing. Do you have extended front bumpstops to add to that?

 

[GranpaQB]

Eagle eyes

Nicely done! One thing. Do you have extended front bumpstops to add to that?

Good spot Czar. I do have some Teraflex bumpstops to put on along with Rubi rims a Goodyear Duratracks.