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

 

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.

 

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.....

 

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?

 

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

 

lol....try this link

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

 

thanks for the link on the torque specs..

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

 

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.