Dude! Check out that flex!

Talon 1 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:23 pm

Go here and do your LOST duty and vote for that fave flex pic!!!

Mike

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:24 pm

While the post is here.. Does anyone ever have any troubles with their rear balljoints falling? Thats some crazy flex in those pics, I just cannot believe it can take that much. :shock:

raceinfan · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:38 pm

no problems here

my pics are the very first ones ( silver kj)

you literaly could've handed me my rear spring as seen in the second pic

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 7:01 pm

There aren't any ball joints in the back end... only bushing and if they are stock rubber - they'll just bend and deflect out of the way... no damage done.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 7:21 pm

Man, Rock Lizard sure does give us SFA envy :evil:

. By the way there is a balljoint in the rear end,it's on top of the rear diff attaching it to the rear tri-link.

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 7:26 pm

That I didn't know... I'll have to crawl under there and take a look when it warms up outside.

LiLredLibby · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 8:14 pm

sleeve84028 wrote:

That I didn't know... I'll have to crawl under there and take a look when it warms up outside.

You really don't need to crawl up under there,just do a lift kit and you'll find it. :lol:

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 8:27 pm

Is it mounted on the pumpkin or on the body? I always knew of the 3 link (sort of a 3 link) setup but I guess I never really looked at it while I was checking the gear lube or looking at my drums.

LiLredLibby · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 9:27 pm

sleeve84028 wrote:

Is it mounted on the pumpkin or on the body? I always knew of the 3 link (sort of a 3 link) setup but I guess I never really looked at it while I was checking the gear lube or looking at my drums.

The joint itself is mounted to the tri-link.The part that excepts the balljoint is a bracket that bolts to the diff.When you go to install your rear springs or spacers it's easier to seperate it ,so the diff. will drop for more clearance.That part is'nt too bad,but when you go to put the joint back together after adding 2.5 to 3 inches,it can be a real PITA.You have to put a floor jack under center of diff.,and raise the full weight of the vehicle, then stick a prybar in the tri-link and pull it the rest of the way down to get the balljoint into the bracket.Makes me tired just talking about it. :lol:

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:11 pm

Sounds horrible! Maybe some duct tape will work better.

KW AV8R · **Posted:** Fri Feb 09, 2007 1:55 pm

just use some peanut butter lube and it will just slip in, no problem. :wink:

Kugellager · **Posted:** Fri Feb 09, 2007 3:32 pm

KW AV8R wrote:

just use some peanut butter lube and it will just slip in, no problem. :wink:

Just when you thought it was safe some smart @SS just has to go and bring up peanut butter!!! Sheesh!

John
];')

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