Cheap parts , not breaking , just wear out
Even with the JBA extension installed and tri-link sitting at the stock angle I could go through them in just a few months . Wasn't a lift issue at all
Rear UCA is shot, help!
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Cheap parts , not breaking , just wear out
Even with the JBA extension installed and tri-link sitting at the stock angle I could go through them in just a few months . Wasn't a lift issue at all
tjkj2002
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I have to agree with Tom.
MOOG makes great tie rod ends and ball joints but there bushings are pretty bad and there bearings are marginal.
and what about Dorman UCA?
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The only thing I've found that dorman makes that is worth using is wheel studs.
But you have to look past the incorrect markings like my front studs which are 1/2x20(SAE threads) but the base states metric grade 10.9 which is wrong and should be marked with 6 hash marks(grade 8) since it's a SAE wheel stud.
mindbomb
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Incorrect, recommendation is to get an alignment after.
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Would be a good idea to have it checked as the rear axle(it's orientation) sets the front toe.
mindbomb
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So whats the verdict on the JBA Y Link extension? Getting a mixed bag of opinions all over.
Should I assign additional 84$ for that? worth the effort/money in the long run?
Should I assign additional 84$ for that? worth the effort/money in the long run?
Worth it
Here is what happens when lifted
Tri link is put on a bind pointing downward
If you are lifted and take the tri link loose in the back it will come up about 2-3 inches depending on amount of lift . ( with just two front bolts holding it. )
It helps
adamkrz
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works well for me too, Went through 2 tri links in one year, I had to adjust it a couple of times for the correct angle -now it sits level without all the stress it had after being lifted.
Found a great condition Mopar tri - link online from out west for 60 dollars shipped.
mindbomb
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Wait you mean complete rear UCA assembly or you mean JBA Y link extension part?? The mopar UCAs run north of 400$ but there's some aftermarket ones from ~62$ to ~130$ but from this thread replies I understood that's a bad investment, so I'm gonna resolve to pushing new moog problem solver bushings to the existing UCA (and give it a rust treatment).
or, buy a low cost UCA and put Moog parts in it. this way, no rust or rot concerns plus less down time.
:emotions34::emotions34::emotions34::Bye:
adamkrz
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Bought used OEM from a low miles jeep - some junkyard out west ( WA. ) has a bunch in stock with great photos, Was very pleased when it arrived
Hope its a good one
BUT here is the deal, maybe low mileage, but age still starts the bushings to deteriorating. Install it and it goes bad in a few months.
One guy bought 3 off of low mileage wrecks, one we installed on his had 38,000 miles and was 7 years old. Didn't last long till he was back ready to install the next one.
mindbomb
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Decided to go this route, purchased:
1. Moog PS-series bushings
2. Moog PS-series ball joint
3. JBA Y link extension
and do some DIY pressing out/in + rust treatment to existing OE arm.. I'll try to be careful on the pressing, wish me luck.
1. Moog PS-series bushings
2. Moog PS-series ball joint
3. JBA Y link extension
and do some DIY pressing out/in + rust treatment to existing OE arm.. I'll try to be careful on the pressing, wish me luck.
Good luck, keep us posted!
