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Old 09-01-2012, 10:41 AM
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I have a 2.5" RK lift with RK adjustable LCA's running trail grappler 35's.
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Old 09-01-2012, 10:48 AM
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U need to loosen the jam nuts, center the joint using a screwdriver, and tighten the jam nuts while using the screwdriver to prevent the joint from rotating like what happened. U want the joint centered with jam nuts tight.
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I dont know if it is right but it looks normal compared to my JK with Fabtech suspension, plus my jeep has a lean to the passenger side which is frustrating
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Originally Posted by rinkishJK
U need to loosen the jam nuts, center the joint using a screwdriver, and tighten the jam nuts while using the screwdriver to prevent the joint from rotating like what happened. U want the joint centered with jam nuts tight.
Is that the lil set screw that sits in the middle of the joint
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Old 09-01-2012, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by mook8651

Is that the lil set screw that sits in the middle of the joint
No. The jam nut is the big nut on the arm that locks the joint.
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Originally Posted by rinkishJK

No. The jam nut is the big nut on the arm that locks the joint.
Ok gotcha.. Thanks
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Old 09-01-2012, 12:44 PM
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That set screw you mentioned is for lubing the joint. I believe your supposed to use 3in 1 oil on those rk joints. U remove set screw, lube, and reinstall set screw.
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Just loose the big nut from the control arm and center it, nothing to worry about
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If these are like johnny joints they are supposed to swivel and will just move again if you straighten them up.
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Anyone know where I can get the 3N1 oil? Advance auto or anything like that?
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