RRO INSANE A-ARMS: Updated w/ pics

candpliberty · **Posted:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:53 pm

Ordered on 11/25/2009, conformation on the 27th. Arms recieved on 12/4/2009. Bump stops today, 12/8/2009. Roof rails on the way per UPS, delivery due tomorrow. Glenn was prompt with email exchange concerning questions I had. Very professional and courteous. Arms look awesome.

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:45 am

candpliberty wrote:

Ordered on 11/25/2009, conformation on the 27th. Arms recieved on 12/4/2009. Bump stops today, 12/8/2009. Roof rails on the way per UPS, delivery due tomorrow. Glenn was prompt with email exchange concerning questions I had. Very professional and courteous. Arms look awesome.

Awesome. Post up some shots when you get the goods installed.

candpliberty · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:09 am

This weekend the deed will happen. Batteries charged for the camera. . I'll spend the rest of the week looking for BJ press, 39mm deep socket for axle nut, spindle puller(rented). Already went to Harbor Freight for set of metric deep impact sockets, impact extensions and impact universals, all in 1/2 inch drive (purchase on sale). Anything else you can think of? I know all of you will be with me in spirit!

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:14 am

rented spindle puller????

also better check the size of the socket for the axle nut, not 39 most are 35 with some reman'd ones going to 36s

are you installing new lower ball joints as well?

Lancer · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:14 am

Looking forward to this!

candpliberty · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:53 pm

tommudd wrote:

rented spindle puller????

also better check the size of the socket for the axle nut, not 39 most are 35 with some reman'd ones going to 36s

are you installing new lower ball joints as well?

You're right. 36mm is what I have in my notes. Dyslexia, I guess. :roll:

Moog serviceable BJ's

spindle/knuckle puller (wrong name?) for removing the CV axle as in http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=3317

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tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:46 pm

I have never used any of those tools for the tie rod ends, CV etc , waste of time and money IMO :wink:

35 mm is stock , some of the remaned are 36 must be deep well as well

candpliberty · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:02 pm

tommudd wrote:

I have never used any of those tools for the tie rod ends, CV etc , waste of time and money IMO :wink:

35 mm is stock , some of the remaned are 36 must be deep well as well

Even the LBJ's? What do you use to R&R? UBJ and tie rod ends I don't need any tools I understand. How about the axle from the knuckle?

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:56 pm

LBJs yes but nothing else except take your time and if that doesn't work BFH!!!!!!!
On the CVs I take the spindle loose and then start pulling it out slowly after it is pulled out some just tap light with a hammer and every one I have done slid out easily. You DO NOT want to pund on it with it seated of course

candpliberty · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 4:06 pm

I assume the front wheel bearings and the locking hubs are that all in one, sealed for life, expensive as he**, can't fix it assembly? Nothing to take care of since the thing is totally disassembled? Thanks again, tommudd!

Autozone rents these tools for free. You just charge it on your card and when you take them back, they credit your card account. So I thought I would take advantage.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:46 pm

bearings are a sealed unit, not a dran thing you can do. Ah for the good old days :wink:

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:53 pm

candpliberty wrote:

I assume the front wheel bearings and the locking hubs are that all in one, sealed for life, expensive as he**, can't fix it assembly? Nothing to take care of since the thing is totally disassembled? Thanks again, tommudd!

Autozone rents these tools for free. You just charge it on your card and when you take them back, they credit your card account. So I thought I would take advantage.

I always rent the presses and pullers when I need them. Its free and I personally dont like hitting the cv with a hammer. Its all personal preference though.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:22 pm

ya don't really "hit " the CV plus you're changing it out anyways but....

candpliberty · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:32 am

Moog K80767's are installed. A ball joint press with a shorter bolt would have made life much easier. the arm on the knuckle that receives the UBJ got in the way of getting a straight shot. A custom plate and some persuasion with a slightly BFH got them in. 1st one, hour and fifteen minutes, 2nd one, twenty five minutes.

Shocks and springs are assembled. RRO trim packers fit perfectly. UCA pockets are being cut and ground, primed and painted.

Tom, my CV axle nut was a 36mm (measured35.7mm across the flats)

I used your technique of smacking the axle with a rubber mallet and the steering knuckle came sliding off. I did borrow a "pitman arm puller" which popped the UBJ, LBJ and tierod end with no effort. I am left handed which I have broken twice and doesn't like to swing a hammer anymore.

The set up for the driver side rear UCA bolt was 18 1/2 inches from the socket end to the extension end with no universal joint. 1/2 inch drive ratchet with a 20 inch cheater pipe. (made it easier to turn while laying on the fender holding the socket on the nut.)

I'm a havin fun now!

KJ in CO · **Joined:** Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:06 pm **Posts:** 346

Uh oh... I just ordered mine two days ago. Does that mean I am in for the same treat to install mine? I thought they wouldbolt right in?

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:39 pm

KJ in CO wrote:

Uh oh... I just ordered mine two days ago. Does that mean I am in for the same treat to install mine? I thought they wouldbolt right in?

They do bolt right in, just the drivers side rear one is a little bit of a pain takes about ten minutes longer on that side is all

candpliberty · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:22 pm

KJ in CO wrote:

Uh oh... I just ordered mine two days ago. Does that mean I am in for the same treat to install mine? I thought they wouldbolt right in?

Sorry, KJ in CO. I didn't mean to scare you. I'm doing everything at one time, lift, lower ball joints, upper control arms. I'm working by myself and I'm also physically taxed so things aren't as easy as they use to be. I have to rest quite a lot. The right front is all done. The left front is 60 per cent done.

ga_repoman · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:43 pm

just saw these and have to say i like the metal ball joint cover

but not enough to get rid of my gen 4.5 arms
unless they blow up

but i dont see that happening

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:21 am

i'm still runnin on stocks, the price difference has me on a teeter totter and I don't like that feeling because one company i've had good luck with, the other I've had no luck with

Love to see how they turn out in the long run, pretty sure I'm going to have to do somethin before the long run comes into effect on this one tho

candpliberty · **Posted:** Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:28 pm

right side complete

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