Lthompson741 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 That cleaned up really well. I like the coat hanger Idea, gonna have to transfer that to mine for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfred Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 ... Weather slowed things down, a bit. New Headliner and Sun Visors Updated Pillar lighting and 4 x 6 Speakers. Here are some before/after Headliner and B Pillars: youngfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfred Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 ... Been working the front-end for the past couple of months now with warmer days. I installed the headlight harness and added new Sylvania Halogens to start out. I will see if this setup will work for me. I replaced all bulbs, lens and cleaned up the grille and front bumper and then moved to the Front Suspension. Cleaned up and working the front suspension. I am doing one side at a time. Got the Bump Stop and the UCA in, working the LCA in. I am going in with the WJ LCA and it has a round end and an oval end. Does the Oval end go toward the Axle? Do I round out those two high points on the oval-side shoulders? youngfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 The WJ has the oval at the axle so that's where I would put it. When I installed mine I put the oval at the frame and I still haven't fixed it. Hasn't seemed to have caused any problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfred Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 ... Thanks Minuit. youngfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 10 hours ago, Minuit said: The WJ has the oval at the axle so that's where I would put it. When I installed mine I put the oval at the frame and I still haven't fixed it. Hasn't seemed to have caused any problems It's been done both ways and no one has reported any problems either way that I've seen. https://comancheclub.com/topic/51978-wj-lower-control-arm-questions/?page=2&tab=comments#comment-529892 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolwind57 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Pretty sure I'm an oval-to-the-rear guy. 8-months and I've nothing negative to report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 If I ever get a chance I'll flip the arms around and see if there really is any difference. There had to have been some kind of reason why they put the oval bushing at the axle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 27 minutes ago, Minuit said: If I ever get a chance I'll flip the arms around and see if there really is any difference. There had to have been some kind of reason why they put the oval bushing at the axle Can you still easily add the alignment shims behind the WJ LCA with the oval end on the frame side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfred Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 ... Mr H, Picked up this guy per your reference P/N: (old one on top). Splash Shield - Mopar (55174736) With the back part of the old one gone, will I need to trim the new one? Thanks, youngfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I don't understand what you're asking. Just rip the old shield remnants off and discard. When I replaced the splash shield on my 91 all the push-pin holes in the frame and front cross-member lined up. You just need some get some more 1/4" push pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfred Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 ... Well, The front part of my/the old engine shield was all that was left(per photo). I didn't know if the new one was a direct replacement or how far the original extended backwards. I got plenty of the push--pins. Thanks, youngfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfred Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 ... Driver's side in: OME spring went right in. The LCA is making contact with the axle mount. I have the frame on jack stands and axle low on separate jack stands. The axle appears to be in an extreme extended or 'down' position. When the truck is on the ground(on wheels), will I see a gap there? youngfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoCherokee Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 10 hours ago, youngfred said: ... Driver's side in: OME spring went right in. The LCA is making contact with the axle mount. I have the frame on jack stands and axle low on separate jack stands. The axle appears to be in an extreme extended or 'down' position. When the truck is on the ground(on wheels), will I see a gap there? youngfred Yes, Pretty common problem with short arms and their downfall. it has to do with the length of the arm, and the mounting location on the frame. LCA drop brackets will allow for more droop before it hits the axle mount, but they also have inherent downfalls(clearance, leverage) Once its on the ground, things will level out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfred Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 ... Front Suspension done. Passenger Side was a bit more challenging because I installed the new Spring before removing/replacing the Control Arms. The axle shifted backwards when I removed the original LCA. Used a bottle jack to push the axle forward a bit, in order to get the new one to bolt up. The axle shifted forward when I removed the original UCA. Used a come-along to pull the axle backwards just a little. Going from a 24mm a 28mm OEM Stabilizer Bar. The old one(underneath) appears to be a 24mm. New one on top for comparison. Calipers and Rotors next. youngfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfred Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 ... Before moving on to the front-end, I finally installed the LSV with the help of Mr. H's - List of Materials. Thanks again, sir. youngfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Welcome. You might want to go a bit higher with the LSV arm slightly above parallel with the axle tube, but try it first when you get everything back together. Or you could pull the arm and slip it on the LSV splined shaft like this thread details: https://comancheclub.com/topic/53966-brakes-questions/?tab=comments#comment-550054 What are those rear shocks you are using with the overload springs? Any interference with the gas tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfred Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 4 hours ago, HOrnbrod said: Welcome. You might want to go a bit higher with the LSV arm slightly above parallel with the axle tube, but try it first when you get everything back together. Or you could pull the arm and slip it on the LSV splined shaft like this thread details: https://comancheclub.com/topic/53966-brakes-questions/?tab=comments#comment-550054 What are those rear shocks you are using with the overload springs? Any interference with the gas tank? ... I will look at the LSV position when I mount wheel/tires and set it down to Torque the Front - Upper/Lower Control Arms. I plan to carry a couple of dirt-bikes, some tools and plenty of cold-beer, of course. When the truck is on the ground I will load the two bikes and see what effect the coil-overs will have on the LSV. Those are Monroe Coil Over Sensa-Tracs - 58497. They mount well behind the axle so, nowhere near the fuel tank. youngfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, youngfred said: Those are Monroe Coil Over Sensa-Tracs - 58497. They mount well behind the axle so, nowhere near the fuel tank. I remember reading that they were very close to the tank. Must have been the longbeds I'm thinking of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 36 minutes ago, HOrnbrod said: I remember reading that they were very close to the tank. Must have been the longbeds I'm thinking of. SWBs and LWBs have the shocks mounted on the opposite side of the axle. I had those exact shocks on my 91 and moved them to my 89 because they lift the rear a little bit. No issues. They prevent the bed from sagging when loaded and don't affect the ride much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 10 minutes ago, Minuit said: SWBs and LWBs have the shocks mounted on the opposite side of the axle. I had those exact shocks on my 91 and moved them to my 89 because they lift the rear a little bit. No issues. They prevent the bed from sagging when loaded and don't affect the ride much. Do you have a longbed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfred Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Minuit said: SWBs and LWBs have the shocks mounted on the opposite side of the axle. I had those exact shocks on my 91 and moved them to my 89 because they lift the rear a little bit. No issues. They prevent the bed from sagging when loaded and don't affect the ride much. ... Good to know that from your experience neither the ride nor the sagging-when loaded, are affected - thanks. I did get a bit of a lift when I installed them. I am looking for the front OME's to get me some lift too, for the 'stance', I want. If the Coilovers allow just a bit of bed sag, when loaded down, then the LSV might be allright, angled just above the axle plane. Something to check, for sure. youngfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Do you have a longbed? Shortbed. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfred Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 2 hours ago, HOrnbrod said: Do you have a longbed? ... Mr H, We have come full-circle. youngfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Found the thread. Yes, they are too close to the tank on the longbed. Glad that's over. https://comancheclub.com/topic/38390-new-shocks-monroe-sensa-track-load-levelers/?page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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