baseballneal86
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Damascus, MD
The front end of my Jeep has developed a lot of play recently. After getting it up on a lift and checking things out, there are many parts that need replacing. The trackbar, both unit bearings, and 2 tie rod ends are all shot.
So in the true spirit of Jeeping, I decided to upgrade rather than replace with stock parts.
My plan is as follows:
-WJ knuckles
-WJ dual piston calipers
-JKS knuckle spacer
-JKS OAB (over axle bracket) for the trackbar
-Home built trackbar mount at the frame
-Tie rod flipped to above the knuckle
I haven't decided what I'm going to use for steering yet. Right now I'm thinking either 1 ton TRE's or heim joints. This is my DD so I'm leaning towards the TRE's.
When I build the trackbar I will be using a heim joint at the frame end. Would it be best to use a heim joint at the axle end as well? Or would I be fine with a rubber bushing?
I also haven't decided what rotors I'm going to use. Does anyone have any input on which is better between WJ rotors and the 2WD Ford SportTrac rotors?
Here's what I picked up from the local junkyard for under $80... 2 good calipers, 2 knuckles, 2 caliper brackets, and all the hardware.
So in the true spirit of Jeeping, I decided to upgrade rather than replace with stock parts.
My plan is as follows:
-WJ knuckles
-WJ dual piston calipers
-JKS knuckle spacer
-JKS OAB (over axle bracket) for the trackbar
-Home built trackbar mount at the frame
-Tie rod flipped to above the knuckle
I haven't decided what I'm going to use for steering yet. Right now I'm thinking either 1 ton TRE's or heim joints. This is my DD so I'm leaning towards the TRE's.
When I build the trackbar I will be using a heim joint at the frame end. Would it be best to use a heim joint at the axle end as well? Or would I be fine with a rubber bushing?
I also haven't decided what rotors I'm going to use. Does anyone have any input on which is better between WJ rotors and the 2WD Ford SportTrac rotors?
Here's what I picked up from the local junkyard for under $80... 2 good calipers, 2 knuckles, 2 caliper brackets, and all the hardware.