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Hey guys, new to the area. Looking for some help
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SolarBell
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Wheat Ridge, CO
What are you looking to do? I might have some time.
old_man
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Loveland, Colorado
At least you picked a nice weekend. I have a torn tendon in my right hand so not much help with a swap.
Best of luck. If you need an engine hoist, I have a portable one you can use.
Best of luck. If you need an engine hoist, I have a portable one you can use.
SolarBell
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Wheat Ridge, CO
I'll be around Saturday late afternoon / evening and Sunday until lunchtime. You're more than welcome to come use my tools and driveway during those times as I'll probably be wrenching on my rig then as well.
Digger87xj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Buffalo Creek/Lakewood CO
Where Upstate?
Digger87xj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Buffalo Creek/Lakewood CO
Cool. My wife is from Highland area. Me, I'm from up north of Utica.
Nice to see another NY native out here, Do you wheel often around here?
Sorry, I was wrenching all day, and didn't check my phone. :doh:
Anyways, I got some done today, but I have a lot to do tomorrow.
Im just doing the swap in my apartment complex.
Is anyone available on Sunday? I've had a few people bail on me and trying to line up all 4 control arms is nearly impossible. Believe me Ivr been trying for the past 3 days.
Idc if I have to pay people I just need help and possibly a few tools to make it easier.
Idc if I have to pay people I just need help and possibly a few tools to make it easier.
Dewidge
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lakewood, Co
I may be able to come over for a bit on Sunday if we don't go skiing.
What tools do you think you need?
I assume you have the front of the jeep on stands, coils out, steering unhooked, and are trying to hook up all 4 arms first?
Ratchet straps may help to move the axle if you have something to strap to.
What tools do you think you need?
I assume you have the front of the jeep on stands, coils out, steering unhooked, and are trying to hook up all 4 arms first?
Ratchet straps may help to move the axle if you have something to strap to.
- Location
- Golden, CO
I might be able to come over for a bit on Thursday evening. What are your nearest major cross-streets?
Don't try to get all 4 lined up at once. I usually start with the bottom and then work the tops last. A 10,000# ratchet strap against the subframe or rear axle will move the axle around without too much force. For the uppers, depending on how far out they are, a 4x4 and a floor jack under the spring perch will rotate it some. You can also use the 10,000# ratchet strap on the UCA mount on the differential to rotate the axle back enough get the arms in.
ColoradoRaptor
Headbanging Hillbilly
- Location
- Canon City, Crawlorado
This!
I managed to get both the driver side upper and lower bolts in.
The passenger lower i got 1/2 way in and the passenger top is a good 3-4 inches from going in. I gave up after snapping the head off the lower track bar mount bolt :banghead::banghead:
Guess ill go buy a ratchet strap and try again.
- Location
- Golden, CO
Do the lowers first, then the uppers, passenger side last.
I did not have a problem until I got to the the last upper control arm. Then, I used a big-arse pipe wrench, with a floor jack under the handle to rotate the axle. As soon as it was close, I was able to use a drift to line up the holes and run a bolt through.
I did not have a problem until I got to the the last upper control arm. Then, I used a big-arse pipe wrench, with a floor jack under the handle to rotate the axle. As soon as it was close, I was able to use a drift to line up the holes and run a bolt through.
Be sure you get a 10,000 lb ratchet strap!
The little 500-900 lb ones have very weak ratcheting mechanisms that will twist and you'll be cutting the straps off.
As a reminder, that may not be necessary, do not tighten any of the bolts with rubber bushings (control arms, track bar, leaf spring eyes) until the weight of the vehicle is on the tires with no jack stands or floor jacks.
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