stevedolce

ok--installing front LCAs..

i'm on OME HD spring & shocks with 35's

i took out the stock LCAs and have the rear new one bolted in.

i'm using a jack to lower the passenger side axel to make be able to slide new front end in..i seem to be loweing the axel a LOT to get the front in..

IS THIS CORRECT !!!!!!!!!

i'm measuring 23inches from eye to eye on the new LCAs..right?

just seems a little odd..

thanks
steve

drgreybow

I think what you're saying is that you're having a hard time getting the hole on the axle to line up with the control arm??

If that's the case, you'll need to use a ratchet strap to pull the axle back toward the vehicle to get the holes to line up so you can get the bolt in there.

That's what I had to do.

JacKed 8

yeah the control arms are a pain especially if everything isn't centered when trying to swap them out...we had a heck of a time doing my front LCA.....

stevedolce

getting closer--i think i mis-measured. i had arms out to amlost 23.5 inches. shortened 'em up to 23 and i was able to get it in. took scssor jack, took tire off and lowered passenger side axle to get it to line up.

1/2 inch made all the difference in the world.


torque specs are about 120ft/lb on those puppies?

cajun01

"1/2 inch made all the difference in the world"
thats what she said

JacKed 8

lol....try this link

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...orque-settings

stevedolce

thanks for the link on the torque specs..

and wrench tighten everything while in the air, then torque everything when on the ground..right?

interceptor_1972

125 ft. lbs

Hand tighten when in the air, torque down with the vehicle completely on the ground . You don't want any of the bushings binding up.