Passenger lower balljoint. Boot got ripped a while ago so I figured id throw a replacement on while I have it all apart. The Moog one I bought looked like the right size but I was basically able to press it in by hand. Ordered a Duralast from autozone because its the only thing I could get by tomorrow afternoon. I hope it fits....
Hmmm what was the part number? My buddy has MOOG lowers on his. I wonder if it's different since you have aftermarket LCA's
2007 4.7 Liter XK | Front Modified OME HD Lift | Rear 4" Superlift | JBA UCA's | Rusty's Rear Adjustable Track Bar | Rysty’s Adjustable Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms w/Heim Joints | Mickey Thompson Classic III 17x9 Wheels | 315/70R17 Goodyear Duratracs | Airflow Snorkel | Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler | Superchips Flashpaq | Mopar Skids | 4xGuard Belly Guard | American Rebel Rear Diff Cover | Rear Powertrax No-Slip | Front Electronic Locker | Rear Heat/AC Delete
The part number on the box was right, i'm hoping it was packaged wrong. I could push it all the way in by hand, and when in the groove for the C-clip is ~1/16" above the top surface of the LCA.
LCA's shouldn't be any different, especially since it's a Crown part and they supply OEM jeep parts. The balljoint I took out looks identical to stock as well.
Absolute worst case i'll be throwing on my original LCA tomorrow. I replaced it for semi-preventative maintenance (the bushings were definitely hurting).
**my buddy works at a Dodge dealership and they have an OEM LCA in stock so he's going to bring it home in case i need it tomorrow. Really really really really can't afford it right now, BUT if the BJ doesn't fit tomorrow I won't have many better options. And really don't want to rip my suspension apart again in a few months.
Last edited by Matt; 12-26-2013 at 08:33 PM.
Damn, this is all going uphill...
2007 Commander Overland / 4" SuperLift / 285/70R17 Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx / Rusty's adjustable rear UCAs / Carolina Driveline front drive shaft / Flashpaq / DRLs & Tilting Mirrors / Autolite Iridiums / Cobra 29LX Chrome LE CB & Firestik antenna / Rear fog lights / Mopar Grille Guard with HID driving lights
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Im getting numb to the fact the jeep gods are trying to sabotage me. Just kind of wish I had that 3rd vehicle about now
If it were easy everyone would do it and you'd lose interest, we all like a challenge that's why we go wheeling, break **** and figure things out to make it better!!
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Oh the "modification" part of the install went quite well and it looks like my cut spring estimation was right on. The lower balljoint has been giving me a battle. First the knuckle refused to release, even with my pickle fork. Then once it released, I didn't have the right size balljoint cup... so i had to get creative to press it out. Finally got it out, breathed a sigh of relief, go to press in the new one and whatchya know, i could practically "press" it in by hand.
We'll see how today goes. I'd like to finish it up so I can focus on rear bumper tweaks for Jon. Also gotta try and get the garage cleaned up so I can start fresh with corey's install tomorrow.
2nd balljoint didnt work either. Guess im at a standstill till my buddy gets here with the new arm.
I'll have to get with Crown tech support to see whats going on after the dust settles.
I wonder if Crown offers balljoints for their arms....since they are obviously upsized from stock.Originally Posted by Matt
2006 XK 4.7L QTII
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