Got everything installed on the weekend. If your thing of doing these sleeves just using a bearing tool will not cut it. The handle started to mushroom on the first side. Ended up using a heavy pipe with a 1/2" striking plate welded to the end. Then slip the other end over the bearing tool and wack away with a 10 lb sledge. The last couple inches of the sleeve which is knurled is the most difficult but eventually goes in. Also I put the sleeves in the freezer overnight.

As far as the tie rod and the chromo axles, they were a cake walk.

 

So, the part that has the cross-thatch pattern is where its the hardest to get in...? Being that its made that way so it doesnt come out once inserted, it kinda makes sense. Shows that its there for a reason and causes more friction and resistance.

Giving the sleeves huge whacks with a sledge hammer, how did the jeep fair with vibration and/or the impacts? Did you miss at all hitting it in? haha

 

We left one wheel on so the jeep was firmly planted. No hits missed although its easily done if your not careful. Ill throw up a pic of the tool tonight though its very similar to what another member here made up. If you do a search for nitro sleeve you should find it

 

gotcha. thanks for the info. Whenever you get a chance for some pics, no rush...

 

Here are the wacking tool pics