MudslinginXJ
NAXJA Forum User
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- Pennsylvania
Im in the process of replacing the balljoints and i cant get the steering knuckle off. Will it hurt anything if i heat the knuckle some to try and get it off? Also whenever i took out the passenger side driveshaft (have to replace u-joints as well) I noticed there is a pretty nice size groove in the shaft towards the splines. Its probably 1 1/2" long and probably a mm or 2 deep. I would be willing to bet that this isn't normal wear. What could it be from and should i replace the shaft?
Also, can i replace the 7mm hex bolts with regular grade 5 or 8 bolts? Its such a PITA b/c they are stripped out i have to use a pipe wrench or some vise grips. Anyone know the dimensions off hand of the bolt so i can pick some up?
Also, can i replace the 7mm hex bolts with regular grade 5 or 8 bolts? Its such a PITA b/c they are stripped out i have to use a pipe wrench or some vise grips. Anyone know the dimensions off hand of the bolt so i can pick some up?