All Done !
The drivers side came out better
I did the passenger's side first which I learned from...
See link of pictures of entire job...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/xpV5PouLLUMdCmEN9
I just want to say a BIG THANKS TO ALL !!!
Another question, how important are the lower ball joint
Heat Shield Right Or Left. Part Number: 52128983AA
I'm missing one and it seems everywhere I try to order them from, they are discontinued....
#12 in diagram
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RyYh7nm6CZ56KUDo9
Thanx , I have a heat gun , and I just picked up a plastic welder from Harbor freight ( the cheaper hot iron type) to help weld /smooth the plastic together. Hoping to get a clean smooth finished result.
Thanx jeeptorino68,
Got it, pretty straight forward mod,
It's Just the plastic melting /mending back to look like no cuts/seems confuses me... I'd like more info pictures to know what I'm REALLY doing...
Thanx once again Tom. I greatly value your guidance, experience/wisdome...
I'm not ready to mess with gearing (yet). Just looking to get good looking size tire w/o sacrificing power/milage. So that would be the 255-70-16's ?
Also while I have everything open and access I was thinking of...
What tire size would I be able to go with this set up now?
I have Cooper Discovery A/T's 235/70R16 now , just a bit wider than stock...
Also while I have everything open and access I was thinking of doing the pinch weld mod.
I saw a nice write up HOW TO: Pound pinch welds, stop fender...
Ooops oh well , too late ... I'll have to deal with that in future then if I have to.
Thanks again TOMMUDD !
So all is well, Well until the new ball joints come in - I think I'm going to take them to someone to have them pressed in proper like...
I measured at each fender flare before, once...
Thank you tommudd - Your just the one I wanted to respond- Just checking making sure all is right.
I was thinking that, but.also wonding if it was going to ride like a tank now. We did have to compress the OME springs quite a lot to fit them to the stock replacement struts.
Yes I did counter...
Ok after a LOOONG TIME I purchased all the suggested parts and started disassembling and reinstalling the new parts. The rear is all done.
After compressing/assembling the new struts and springs they seem to be the same length as the stock ones - is this right?
See link to pictures...
Ok after a LOOONG TIME I purchased all the above /suggested parts and started disassembling and reinstalling the new parts. The rear is all done.
After compressing/assembling the new struts and springs they seem to be the same length as the stock ones - is this right?
See link to pictures...
Thanks again Tom, that's what I started to figure - to get a set of four (4).
Wonder what the Strut Mount is saying is the Insulator? Could it be just a piece of rubber that goes between the frame and the bracket or something?
Includes Bearing
MOOG® Problem Solver® products incorporate...
Ooooo great web site, love the break down picture. Just what I need to see ...
THANKS
Not sure either what's included with the mount
So from the mymoparpart web site the p/n is 52088686AA for #17 ISOLATOR - upper and lower , left and right... (4)
The Moog front spring Isolators RockAuto...
Isolator (Insulator).... I wasn't sure, so that's the strut spring isolator? As in, the Moog front spring Isolators RockAuto p/n k3186 at $15 EA ?
If so, I believe that is just the top isolator, no?
I would still need to get the two lower ones?
...
Im soooooo sorry to hear about your buddy... :( I Totally agree with you Tom.
My friend that I mentioned has a shop and this is the spring compressor he has.
https://www.branick.com/product/7600-strut-spring-compressor/
Known as "the standard in the industry," the Branick 7600 handles the...
Are the Front spring Isolators the same for upper and lower, as well as left and right?
My parts list:
UCA's w/ upper ball joints. >> ??? possibly Mevotech (Rock Auto p/n CTXK3198) or Moog (Rock Auto p/n CK3198) $73 ea. x2. OR if I get/find extra CASH JBA UCA's $400 set/pr.
Lower...
Thank you for replying jeeptorino68,
No issues with the rubber boots, any Noise, or alignment issues?
I thought I read somewhere the rubber boot of the ball joint may not be as good as others, they may prematurely develop cracking and/or rip. I think it was about the Mevotech I was reading...
Thanks mrlavalamp....
This is kind of why I started this thread. I'd like to see how the MEVOTECH's are still holding up, how was the fitment/install, and any issues from ppl who have used them...
I would really love to just get the JBA's, but spending the extra $400 if I don't really need...
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