Jeep WJ: Ball Joints & Front CV / U-Joint Conversion
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Date: 2020-08-05
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Dave
Yeah, I don't know what it is with Chrysler and ball joints being on an angle. On my 08 Charger the lower ball joint had to be replaced, and it was a pain. No receiver cup to fit it, it was on an angle, and it barely had enough surface area around the ball joint even if there was a cup for it. I ended up heating up the ball joint with a torch. which was very dangerous. I waited for it to explode and launch the ball/rod like a rocket and a gunshot noise. Then I was able to cut the shell out with a dremel and press in the joint with the 12 ton press. Took a few hours, but it was done. I think next time I'll take it somewhere and have it done. That, is a strong statement with me because I hate when anyone does work on my vehicles. sigh
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Yeah, I don't know what it is with Chrysler and ball joints being on an angle. On my 08 Charger the lower ball joint had to be replaced, and it was a pain. No receiver cup to fit it, it was on an angle, and it barely had enough surface area around the ball joint even if there was a cup for it. I ended up heating up the ball joint with a torch. which was very dangerous. I waited for it to explode and launch the ball/rod like a rocket and a gunshot noise. Then I was able to cut the shell out with a dremel and press in the joint with the 12 ton press. Took a few hours, but it was done. I think next time I'll take it somewhere and have it done. That, is a strong statement with me because I hate when anyone does work on my vehicles. sigh
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ThePeopleVerse
It's been a while since my formal trainin' but I 'member when we wuz told to tighten kings and balls joints to a suspected torque value and then use a pull gauge (like what folks uses to weigh their luggage) and hook the steer arm and turn it. If it wuz too light then tighten the nut more. Sumthin' like 25 or 34 pounds (or euros if you cross the big pond) LOL
But I guess that's an outdated practice with these new fangled thingys.
Nice vid.
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It's been a while since my formal trainin' but I 'member when we wuz told to tighten kings and balls joints to a suspected torque value and then use a pull gauge (like what folks uses to weigh their luggage) and hook the steer arm and turn it. If it wuz too light then tighten the nut more. Sumthin' like 25 or 34 pounds (or euros if you cross the big pond) LOL
But I guess that's an outdated practice with these new fangled thingys.
Nice vid.
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Yoopertube
In Michigan id have to pull rhe lugnuts off the hub bearing then put the wheel back on with couple lug nuts and kick the wheel couple times to break the wheel spacers off the hub. idk how ppl get theirs to fall off all the time. i did check them constantly for the first 500 miles like it says and they never lost tq spec
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In Michigan id have to pull rhe lugnuts off the hub bearing then put the wheel back on with couple lug nuts and kick the wheel couple times to break the wheel spacers off the hub. idk how ppl get theirs to fall off all the time. i did check them constantly for the first 500 miles like it says and they never lost tq spec
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Daniel
Thanks for the in depth how too. I followed your instructions for freeing off the ball joints; worked like a charm.
This was on a 2004 WG 2. 7 Diesel grand cherokee with the Mercedes 5 cylinder engine. I think you guys had the same engine in the dodge sprinter/freightliner van.
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Thanks for the in depth how too. I followed your instructions for freeing off the ball joints; worked like a charm.
This was on a 2004 WG 2. 7 Diesel grand cherokee with the Mercedes 5 cylinder engine. I think you guys had the same engine in the dodge sprinter/freightliner van.
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Erik
I think I've watched every SMA ball joint/control arm/shock/strut/bearing/brake job video, and it's nice to see everything come apart without Big Nasty (no offense to Big Nasty. You deserve a break from all that dang rust, Eric! I hope you're enjoying that beast of a Jeep.
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I think I've watched every SMA ball joint/control arm/shock/strut/bearing/brake job video, and it's nice to see everything come apart without Big Nasty (no offense to Big Nasty. You deserve a break from all that dang rust, Eric! I hope you're enjoying that beast of a Jeep.
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NightForce
A couple of years ago I bought the Astro Master Ball Joint Kit #7897 which comes with the tapered Jeep adapter. This makes working on Jeep easier and the adapter number is 7897-11.
Another outstanding video from the man at South Main Auto!
Thank you Mr. O!
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A couple of years ago I bought the Astro Master Ball Joint Kit #7897 which comes with the tapered Jeep adapter. This makes working on Jeep easier and the adapter number is 7897-11.
Another outstanding video from the man at South Main Auto!
Thank you Mr. O!
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Bryan
Professional dam you make it look ez, so I've got one for you, got the iron rock u joint conversion kit myself, the u joints themselves are extremely tight to the point where the bearing house is cracked, the u joints are toasted awaiting iron rock response.
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Professional dam you make it look ez, so I've got one for you, got the iron rock u joint conversion kit myself, the u joints themselves are extremely tight to the point where the bearing house is cracked, the u joints are toasted awaiting iron rock response.
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Dennis
Just did ball joints on a 01 and notice the ball joints didnt come thru the knuckle they were tapered with half of the head poking out and the other side slopped down to even. Is the normal?
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Just did ball joints on a 01 and notice the ball joints didnt come thru the knuckle they were tapered with half of the head poking out and the other side slopped down to even. Is the normal?
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Yoopertube
Watchin all these vidyao's again. wondering how the jeeps doin. Like the fact yah got a newer jeep that has the 4. 7L v8 in it. Wondering if youre ever gonna do engine mods.
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Watchin all these vidyao's again. wondering how the jeeps doin. Like the fact yah got a newer jeep that has the 4. 7L v8 in it. Wondering if youre ever gonna do engine mods.
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Roger
Hello there, what was the number of OTC tool set you were using to change the ball joint, upper ale bushing in Jeep Grand Cherokee wj? I really love your work! Best wishes
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Hello there, what was the number of OTC tool set you were using to change the ball joint, upper ale bushing in Jeep Grand Cherokee wj? I really love your work! Best wishes
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