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Author:  shelbydz [ Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:37 am ]
Post subject:  ball joint nut spins trying to reinstall
I'm trying to reconnect the LBJ's to the lower control arm. I got about 2 turns in before the threads started turning. It seems the joint needs to be in the control arm before that will stay in place. How do I do that?

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Author:  ihatemybike [ Sun Jun 17, 2012 12:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ball joint nut spins trying to reinstall
I usually put a jack under the lower control arm and raise it up to seat the taper in the arm. I've also used a ratchet strap to pull the upper and lower control arms to each other.
Author:  audiboy86 [ Sun Jun 17, 2012 12:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ball joint nut spins trying to reinstall
Aron is right just through a jack under it and jack it up till it seats makes life extremely simple.
Author:  shelbydz [ Sun Jun 17, 2012 12:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ball joint nut spins trying to reinstall
Actually tried both of these. Busted the strap handle in the process. I couldn't seem to get enough leverage with the jack before the Jeep came off the stands. I'll try again though.
Author:  Jeepjeepster [ Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ball joint nut spins trying to reinstall
The top of the joint it made to put a wrench on it so you can hold the ball joint while tightening the nut..
Author:  audiboy86 [ Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: ball joint nut spins trying to reinstall
Loosen the UCA nut off a bit and jack it up again until it falls believe me it will it may even help to give the knuckle a few solid taps with a sledge hammer. Just make sure you have atleast a 2 and a half ton jack under it if not bigger.
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