Damn joints

[GranpaQB]

Tried to start my lift today. Can't get any further than trying to remove the tie rod and UBJ. Nuts are off, tried applying pressure from underneath with jack to remove tie rod while wacking with hammer nothing doing. Got discouraged and tried to move onto UBJ after brake rotor removal. Same thing it won't budge. Got nut off and whacked till I turned blue in the face, nothing doing. Even my brake disk came undone with the vibration. Damn rust, it's really bad (2002 near salt water). I don't care about the UBJ since I have a new UCA waiting to be installed. Starting to think I can't get this done on my own(banghead).

 

[CzarKJ]

PB Blaster is your friend. Soak affected areas and let sit. What lift are you putting in btw? I did not have to take my UBJ or tie rod off for my iron man lift.

 

[GranpaQB]

Bought 2 cans of PB Blaster. Will put some more on and let it soak tonight. Ironman springs, JBA arms, top plates, bilsteins. Been collecting parts all winter and finally the snow is melting away. I'll give it another go tomorrow.

 

[Jo6pak]

If you are not reusing the old UBJ, use a pickle fork.

 

[Luke]

I needed this the first time I took her apart. Same reason ... tons of rust. Works like a charm. Note : universal tie rod end pullers will not work ... too short.

Tie Rod Puller | Princess Auto

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P.S. Canadian Tire has a kit that they will loan you for free. "Front End Service kit" they call it.. the above tool is included in it. :waytogo:

 

[LONGJEEPOWNER]

Yup! Just like Jo6pak said "Pickle Fork"

 

[Gyro]

You should leave the nuts on,but loosened so things(tie rod & LCA) don't go flying when they break loose.

Gyro

 

[GranpaQB]

Went to Canadian Tire like Luke suggested, thanks. No puller but I got a fork. Before I start whacking again went to loosen UCA. How do you get at the bolt drivers side closest to the driver? Damn steering column.

 

[CzarKJ]

Ah that takes a nice U joint a few extensions for your socket set. Plus a lot of patience. I'm sure you will get it.

 

[tommudd]

Went to Canadian Tire like Luke suggested, thanks. No puller but I got a fork. Before I start whacking again went to loosen UCA. How do you get at the bolt drivers side closest to the driver? Damn steering column.

Enough extensions ( plus like Cz said one good swivel) to get the rachet up next to the radiator, passenger side 10-15 minutes, drivers side 20-25
Looks way harder than it is actaully

 

[GranpaQB]

Enough extensions ( plus like Cz said one good swivel) to get the rachet up next to the radiator, passenger side 10-15 minutes, drivers side 20-25
Looks way harder than it is actaully

Then it's back to Canadian Tire to get some extensions (on sale anyway). Hardest part is trying to get socket over nut with the brake lines in the way.

 

[tommudd]

Then it's back to Canadian Tire to get some extensions (on sale anyway). Hardest part is trying to get socket over nut with the brake lines in the way.

Takes all of 5 seconds to loosen the brake line if need be to get in there easier. Done several here with no issues, first time it looks almost impossible, but nothing to it
Make sure you get a good swivel that doesn't flop all over

 

[GranpaQB]

Thanks Tom used wedged in long screwdriver to hold brake lines out of the way and was able to get bolt loose with all my extensions. I'll now go back to my tie rod.

 

[GranpaQB]

OK UCA completely gone. Clevis bolt and lower fork bolt removed. 4 top strut bolts removed. Left tie rod attached. Now where do I start whacking because nothing is moving? Do I whack the forks towards the outside to get the strut assembly to drop?

 

[GranpaQB]

Never mind answered my own question and whacked in the right place.

 

[GranpaQB]

Back end is done. I'm stuck in the front end trying to get my forks back in place. I have straps but I can't seem to come even close to getting it in. I use a strap to get the lower control arm as low as possible but I'm still an inch off. Need to compress the strut assembly somehow I guess is next step.

 

[Porkchop]

And both tie rods and sway bar links are off? You can use strap to pull them in place if need be.

 

[GranpaQB]

Ah sway bar is the problem, thanks. Where do you remove it from?

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

Ah sway bar is the problem, thanks. Where do you remove it from?

Remove just the upper sway bar link bolt - that will give you more drop so you can get the lower clevis bolt in place. Don't tighten the upper clevis bolt until you get the lower one in.

Bob

 

[Luke]

I take it that you never found this thread

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