Easiest way to change A-arms

TexasRock · **Posted:** Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:27 pm

I finally have my JBA's and will be doing this by myself. What is the easiest way?

djr8505 · **Joined:** Sun Feb 17, 2013 6:43 pm **Posts:** 44

The fsm will have a diagram for extensions and universals needed to snake in the drivers side. For the passenger side you will remove the air box and move the cruise module to get to the bolts from the top. Before loosening the nuts on the ball joints keep the weight on the suspension to keep the joint from spinning.

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tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:07 pm

very easy to swap out
right side is a no brainer
remove airbox and there are the bolts
left side little harder but with a swivel and couple of extensions to get the rachet out to the radiator area you're good to go
Remember to only snug up, then after full weight is on the ground do final torque

Chipppy · **Joined:** Wed Apr 11, 2012 5:23 pm **Posts:** 223

I need to redo mine then :lol:

I didn't torque them with weight on them.

TexasRock · **Posted:** Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:41 am

Thank you for the replies

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:54 am

Chipppy wrote:

I need to redo mine then :lol:

I didn't torque them with weight on them.

Lets hope you haven't driven too far on them then.
If you tighten them while still in the air then lower it preloads the bushings, not good

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Thu Oct 31, 2013 4:10 pm

best way/place is to do it on the side of Cliff Hanger trail, going down a huge step, in Moab.... right USAFCOP? :juggle:

USPLibby · **Joined:** Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:29 am **Posts:** 377

I had the hardest time cutting and fitting the pockets larger. If you have air tools, it will be a breeze but all I had to grind out the very thick metal was a drill and a dremel. :cry:

http://jeepinbyal.com/jeep-liberty-upper-a-arm-pockets

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