kyleag89 Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 Can I just remove the LCAs and bolt new ones in their place without worrying about alignment? Is it as simple as unbolting them and bolting in new arms? I had the axle side off last week but never touched the uni-body side. The bushings need replaced so I am just buying new arms with bushings for $35 each.
Garvin Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 If it's the same length arms then you'll have no issues just swapping them out. The reason that you need to realign the truck after a lift is that the drag link and tie rod bars now have a steeper angle and push the tires inwards.
kyleag89 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Posted June 19, 2011 Ok thanks.. I will be replacing old stock with new stock CAs.
philbert001 Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 You can just replace the bushings for about $25 a side.
tbrand Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 I bought a set of WJ control arms, but haven't gotten around to installing them yet, as I have no access to grinding/cutting equipment at my apartment. Might be another thing to think about - apparently they provide a nice upgrade, once you make them fit.
kyleag89 Posted June 20, 2011 Author Posted June 20, 2011 I thought the bushings needed to be pressed out and pressed in? Thats why I would rather buy the whole assembly new than have to mess with 22 year old bushings.
philbert001 Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 That's to press the bushings outa the sleeves. you can easily knock the whole bushing/sleeve assembly out by setting the arm on a 2x4, and a couple good whacks from a hammer will take her right out. New bushings from auto parts store will have new bushings with new inner and outer sleeves already on em! I think I paid $25 a side for spicer,(Original manufacturer!), bushings for the wifes ZJ, at auto zone, or advance. (Can't remember which)
kyleag89 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Posted June 21, 2011 Ok, so once I get the old bushings out the new ones simply can be pressed in without any special tools?
HOrnbrod Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 Tip: If your LCA bushings are shot, chances are good the UCA bushings are too. You should do them all at once if you can. Makes a world of difference. Unfortunately the UCA front bushings are pressed into the axle brackets, and there isn't much room to whack them out. You can burn them out, or build a $5 press from threaded rod and some plumbing fittings. But they should all be replaced, uppers and lowers. :cheers:
philbert001 Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 Tip: If your LCA bushings are shot, chances are good the UCA bushings are too. You should do them all at once if you can. Makes a world of difference. Unfortunately the UCA front bushings are pressed into the axle brackets, and there isn't much room to whack them out. You can burn them out, or build a $5 press from threaded rod and some plumbing fittings. But they should all be replaced, uppers and lowers. :cheers: :agree: You'll be amazed at how much nicer it'll drive with all new bushings too!
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