axle problem!!

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XJ=Fun

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Klamath Falls

• Jan 31, 2009

• #1

So im half way through installing the front end of my lift kit, I removed the upper control arms so that the axle could go dawn further allowing the 4.5' springs to fit right in, I also unbolted the track-bar, the problem that i am having is that my axle is twisted forward, and cant get the upper control arms bolted back in? I need help I have to go to work tomorrow Or im gona get fired!! If I can call someone it would be even better!! my number is 5034288793 call if u can help me

 

Last edited: Jan 31, 2009

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jeep pox

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Location

Mesa, Az

• Jan 31, 2009

• #2

throw a rachet strap on it and crank away till its in place.

 

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jeep pox

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Location

Mesa, Az

• Jan 31, 2009

• #3

personally i do the uppers first cause you can set the axle on jack stands and jack up on the back of the housing to line up the lowers

 

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jeep pox

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Location

Mesa, Az

• Jan 31, 2009

• #4

i can call you if you want and walk you through it

 

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XJ=Fun

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Location

Klamath Falls

• Jan 31, 2009

• #5

yeah that would be cool

 

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emr1101

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Location

Raleigh, NC

• Jan 31, 2009

• #6

ratchet straps sound like a good idea

 

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arnold

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Location

colorado springs, co

• Jan 31, 2009

• #7

put a jack under the axle trackbar mount and jack away, it will rotate your axle in the correct direction.

 

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RCP Phx

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Location

Phoenix,Az

• Jan 31, 2009

• #8

Can't resist,"start looking for a new job"

 

xcm

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Location

Southern Oregon

• Jan 31, 2009

• #9

use one of these to torque the axle... if needed, position wrench paralel to the ground, and put a jack under the handle for extra leverage.

 

ColoradoRaptor

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Location

Canon City, Crawlorado

• Jan 31, 2009

• #10

RCP Phx said:

Can't resist,"start looking for a new job"

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:laugh: Now that is funny!! Seriously, a jack or ratchet strap will get ya fixed up!! The Stilson wrench will work too but be carefull that the jack does not slip!!

 

Stihl029

NAXJA Forum User

Location

San Diego, CA

• Jan 31, 2009

• #11

yep I have done several methods listed here. just make sure that ifoyu do the ratchet strap method to have it going to something structural. I think I win the DeteDEEEE award for using a popped out drain plug last time I did it. I only ripped about 1 inch into the rear pass floor area but it was embarrasing to say the least. Luckily no one was around and I think that this is the first time I have talked about it damned evil tecate.