Replacing LBJs

[HoosierJeeper]

Driverside LBJ is making some noise. No play, but it needs to be replaced soon.

Moog the best? Or AC delco? How hard is it to replace? It looks like you take the knuckle off then press it out. Does one of those C clamp style ones work or am I better off taking the knuckle somewhere to get them pressed?


Thanks!

 

[dude1116]

Driverside LBJ is making some noise. No play, but it needs to be replaced soon.

Moog the best? Or AC delco? How hard is it to replace? It looks like you take the knuckle off then press it out. Does one of those C clamp style ones work or am I better off taking the knuckle somewhere to get them pressed?


Thanks!

Moog works. Definitely need to take the knuckle off. Had a mechanic buddy do mine though cause my table clamp couldn't hold the knuckle still. Make sure you press it out the right way. I think it presses out in the direction of the "top" of the LBJ (towards the boot/ball) meaning you have to press on the stud. But don't quote me. It's been a while. Sure a shop won't charge you much if you bring them the knuckle and the part.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

That's what I'm leaning towards, nothing ****** me off like playing with those kits for like an hour and a half and learning the KJ is different than everything else and the kit doesn't work. Lol.

 

[jeeplib05]

Definitely take off the knuckle if taking it somewhere
A place near me tried to quote me $400 PER SIDE for the LBJs
I couldn't stop laughing..

 

[krisP]

Definitely take off the knuckle if taking it somewhere
A place near me tried to quote me $400 PER SIDE for the LBJs
I couldn't stop laughing..

yikes, im taking mine in today to have both sides done ...now im scared of the bill hah

 

[tjkj2002]

Definitely take off the knuckle if taking it somewhere
A place near me tried to quote me $400 PER SIDE for the LBJs
I couldn't stop laughing..

If I remember right it's 2.8 hours to do both LBJ's,the cost of LBJ's(MOOG K3199's will run you $170 each t any shop),and then a alignment(wise choice for any front end repair) so $800 is not that far off depending on local labor rates.

 

[tjkj2002]

That's what I'm leaning towards, nothing ****** me off like playing with those kits for like an hour and a half and learning the KJ is different than everything else and the kit doesn't work. Lol.

You do need the special Chrysler front end adapter kit which is not part of the basic kits to get that one special cup needed to conform to the KJ's knuckle.

 

[krisP]

If I remember right it's 2.8 hours to do both LBJ's,the cost of LBJ's(MOOG K3199's will run you $170 each t any shop),and then a alignment(wise choice for any front end repair) so $800 is not that far off depending on local labor rates.

well im glad i bought the moogs for 40 online at least... think they were 80767s though

 

[profdlp]

Didn't Tricky Dick replace LBJ?

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Lol. I am not a crook.