87Chief Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I searched for this but only found torque specs for the control arms.. I am hoping to install some WJ lower control arms on the MJ fairly soon and want to do it right. I want to know where to put the jackstands, on the axle itself, or on the frame/unibody? I don't want the axle to move/push forward once I disconnect the lower control arms, if that makes since? All help is appreciated Thanks, P.S. if there is a link for a 'how to' just message it to me and i will delete this, if this is unneccesary. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Support the frame/body ONLY! not the axle. The axle will move, use ratchet straps to adjust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 BTW- Your life may depend on it. Support the truck correctly and securely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 If you do one side at a time with it setting on the ground w. front wheels blocked fore and aft (not jacked up at all), it will work fine. I did the left side LCA first. Whole job took less than an hour with zero rotation of the axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 If you do one side at a time with it setting on the ground w. front wheels blocked fore and aft (not jacked up at all), it will work fine. I did the left side LCA first. Whole job took less than an hour with zero rotation of the axle. You assume way too much. You have to know someone will remove both sides at once. I never assume that anyone understands anything I say. Err on the side of caution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 You assume way too much. You have to know someone will remove both sides at once. I never assume that anyone understands anything I say. Err on the side of caution. I don't assume anything. That's why I posted. :nuts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 :nuts: No. He's got the mindset to jack it up.........he's gonna do it. And I would/have too. I like my creeper and my space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Yes. :nuts: The OP has a 2" lift with 31s. Maybe you missed that Murphy. That's plenty of "space" for me for such a quick simple job. Maybe not for enough for you though it seems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Thanks guys. I never thought of the one control arm at a time but thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Yes. :nuts: The OP has a 2" lift with 31s. Maybe you missed that Murphy. That's plenty of "space" for me for such a quick simple job. Maybe not for enough for you though it seems. :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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