HOrnbrod Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Has anyone done this? The mounting ears on the 4WD are solid pieces and replacing the bushings on these is a straightforward press job or even heat and beat. :D But on the 2WD axle, they are not solid; there are two sheet metal ears on ech side. The FSM calls for a special bearing press that has a spacer between the ears so they don't get bent, and says DO NOT attempt to press out the bushings w/o this tool for that reason. I have never replaced the front axle UCA bushings on a 2WD and have been putting this off, but need to replace the UCAs and bushings. Anyone done this? Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFreeze5 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 On a 4wd axle, only the driver side is solid, and the disconnect axles too I think. But non-disco 30s use the same type mount on the passenger side. I replaced the bushings on my 30 when I did my balljoints and used a balljoint press to press the old ones out and the new ones in. Worked fine, and I did not use any sort of spacer inside the mount. But if you used something that did not press evenly, it could be an issue. I suggest using a balljoint press. It was an easy job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche09 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hey Don, Pick up bushings for a WJ. It is an upgrade in that the metal bolt sleeves are smooth and near the same diameter as the bolts as opposed to the originals having the "dimples" the bolts rides on. I think they cost the same as the originals too. FWIW, when I was at Goodyear getting an allignment, I asked about replacing them. They didn't want to touch it with a ten foot pole. (Said they didn't have the proper press) Check out this link: http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/Featured+Content/XJ-Control-Arm-Bushing-Replacement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/360764 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hey Don, Check out this link: http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/Featured+Content/XJ-Control-Arm-Bushing-Replacement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/360764 Thanks Matt. I saw that link when it had pictures and cobbled a similar press together but haven't tried it out yet. Some guys say replacing those bushings is easy, some say it's a major PITA. I'll soon find out. I just haven't been in the mood to work on the truck lately though.......... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFreeze5 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I bet a socket or two would fit in there real nice and keep it from collapsing. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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