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Went off road for the first time last weekend, fronts were unscathed but rears got some action. Very glad I installed
Note - I still need to flip the shock bolts so not sticking out, on the list, but got lucky this time
Note - I still need to flip the shock bolts so not sticking out, on the list, but got lucky this time
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So I did some more diagnostics this weekend and it turns out the culprit was not control arm bolts but my track bar. So ROCK HARD 4X4 was right. Edited my previous post so I don't confuse anybody and undermine a great product.
Still cant explain how over tightening control arm bolts helped with creaking for a short time, but I guess it was some weird coincidence.
Still it would be nice to know why ROCK HARD 4X4 recommends just 100f/lbs of torque instead of 190.
Still cant explain how over tightening control arm bolts helped with creaking for a short time, but I guess it was some weird coincidence.
Still it would be nice to know why ROCK HARD 4X4 recommends just 100f/lbs of torque instead of 190.
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I bought the front control arm skids and tried to install them over the weekend. I do have the Mopar longer lower control arms and those were a breeze to put on, but when trying to get these skids on I just could not get the control arm bolt holes to line up. I pushed and pulled the Jeep many times, even tried to lift the front end some. I finally gave up and just put back on the Mopar arms.
I may try again this weekend, but really need some pointers on how to align the bolt holes better. I was able to get a long screw driver in the hole to twist it some to align, but of course when trying to push the bolt through nada
Maybe I need to set the e-brake and somehow lock the wheels so the Jeep can't move when undoing the front arms? I did do only 1 at a time. As I mentioned installing the longer Mopar arms were a breeze and took all of 15 minutes.
Ken~
I may try again this weekend, but really need some pointers on how to align the bolt holes better. I was able to get a long screw driver in the hole to twist it some to align, but of course when trying to push the bolt through nada
Maybe I need to set the e-brake and somehow lock the wheels so the Jeep can't move when undoing the front arms? I did do only 1 at a time. As I mentioned installing the longer Mopar arms were a breeze and took all of 15 minutes.
Ken~
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I had a really difficult time as well. Both with getting the skids in place on the brackets and with getting the holes lined up to bolt them on. I don’t remember any particular thing that made it easier, I fought with them a long time. One went on somewhat easier than the other but I don’t remember which side or know why that was.
PA-Punkn
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We set up blocks on the front and rear tires and a very heavy rachet strap on the front and rear axles then tensioned before we started taking stuff apart. This kept everything lined up well. Good luck!
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I bought the front control arm skids and tried to install them over the weekend. I do have the Mopar longer lower control arms and those were a breeze to put on, but when trying to get these skids on I just could not get the control arm bolt holes to line up. I pushed and pulled the Jeep many times, even tried to lift the front end some. I finally gave up and just put back on the Mopar arms.
I may try again this weekend, but really need some pointers on how to align the bolt holes better. I was able to get a long screw driver in the hole to twist it some to align, but of course when trying to push the bolt through nada
Maybe I need to set the e-brake and somehow lock the wheels so the Jeep can't move when undoing the front arms? I did do only 1 at a time. As I mentioned installing the longer Mopar arms were a breeze and took all of 15 minutes.
Ken~
Use these, https://www.harborfreight.com/pry-bar-set-3-pc-68339.html?_br_psugg_q=pry+bar
They will give you better leverage to align things once you have the skids on the LCA. You will have to use one arm to lever the pry bar while screwing in the bolt with the other, luckily I have a cordless rachet to make it easier.
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Also have someone rock the tire back and forth - that should allow you to pretty easily align the bolt holes. worse case you can place a jack under the Tie rod and use it to swivel the axle
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At this point think I am going to wait to install them until I get my lift kit. Will then just do everything all at once.
However I will probably pick up a set of those pry-bars as those are way better then trying to use a long flat head screw driver. I thought about doing the ratcheting idea before, but my ratchet straps are pretty weak. I guess I will pick up a set of those as well.
Thanks for all the tips. Maybe if I get bored I will tackle this project before the lift kit.
Thanks,
Ken~
However I will probably pick up a set of those pry-bars as those are way better then trying to use a long flat head screw driver. I thought about doing the ratcheting idea before, but my ratchet straps are pretty weak. I guess I will pick up a set of those as well.
Thanks for all the tips. Maybe if I get bored I will tackle this project before the lift kit.
Thanks,
Ken~
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