Control Arms that fit!!!!???

[eaglescout526]

Tom. Do you have an FSM by chance? 
 

Or even a chiltons or Haynes manual?

[NC Tom]

18 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said:

Tom. Do you have an FSM by chance? 
 

Or even a chiltons or Haynes manual?

I have a Chilton's. Didn't even think to check that!

[eaglescout526]

5 minutes ago, NC Tom said:

I have a Chilton's. Didn't even think to check that!

I know the Haynes or chiltons aren’t all that great but it’s a good starting point. I was beginning to wonder with all your problems and questions that if you had a manual or not. Not that there’s anything wrong with asking questions on here but if you didn’t have one I was gonna see if you wanted one to have and guide ya. But I’m glad you have one!

[NC Tom]

20 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said:

I know the Haynes or chiltons aren’t all that great but it’s a good starting point. I was beginning to wonder with all your problems and questions that if you had a manual or not. Not that there’s anything wrong with asking questions on here but if you didn’t have one I was gonna see if you wanted one to have and guide ya. But I’m glad you have one!

Thank you, sir. 

[NC Tom]

HALLELUJAH!!!!!!

It's done!

 

What this experience has taught me:

1. Comancheclub.com is PRICELESS!!!!

2. The members that chimed in with knowledge and guidance, thank you!

3. When someone here suggests a professional do certain work on your MJ . . . LISTEN TO THEM!!!

4. DO NOT BUY CHEAP parts! Don't even try to save a penny. Buy the best! Mortgage your house, take a personal loan, pick up odd jobs, work the streets, open a LEARING CENTER daycare or sell your soul if you have to! I went budget and have suffered the consequences. I will likely continue to suffer.

5. Be prepared to modify parts as needed, if needed.

6. If, like I, you know just enough to get stuck. Bring in a friend with proven experience. I did, and I'm so glad I did.

7. Pay attention and take stock of what your doing. If you F-up, take a walk and come back later. I would suggest openly laughing at the mistake and just redo the work. Getting mad and throwing things, etc. is a waste of time and energy.

8. Ultimately, do your very best to enjoy the experience.

 

Remember, we're driving trucks that most folks no longer see or may have never seen. We need to keep them on the road.

MJ's make people smile.

 

Tom

 

[eaglescout526]

“If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong”

-Low Buck Garage. 

[Tex06]

On 4/5/2026 at 3:14 PM, NC Tom said:

 

 

7. Pay attention and take stock of what your doing. If you F-up, take a walk and come back later. I would suggest openly laughing at the mistake and just redo the work. Getting mad and throwing things, etc. is a waste of time and energy.

8. Ultimately, do your very best to enjoy the experience.

 

I don't know, the holes in the wall of my last shop made me chuckle after I calmed down....how you gonna let an old truck, made by Mopar of all people, get the best of you?  

[AnotherOldJeepGuy]

On 4/5/2026 at 3:14 PM, NC Tom said:

HALLELUJAH!!!!!!

It's done!

 

What this experience has taught me:

1. Comancheclub.com is PRICELESS!!!!

Remember, we're driving trucks that most folks no longer see or may have never seen. We need to keep them on the road.

MJ's make people smile.

 

Tom

 

Congrats!  And yes!!

[ghetdjc320]

On 4/5/2026 at 3:14 PM, NC Tom said:

HALLELUJAH!!!!!!

It's done!

 

What this experience has taught me:

1. Comancheclub.com is PRICELESS!!!!

2. The members that chimed in with knowledge and guidance, thank you!

3. When someone here suggests a professional do certain work on your MJ . . . LISTEN TO THEM!!!

4. DO NOT BUY CHEAP parts! Don't even try to save a penny. Buy the best! Mortgage your house, take a personal loan, pick up odd jobs, work the streets, open a LEARING CENTER daycare or sell your soul if you have to! I went budget and have suffered the consequences. I will likely continue to suffer.

5. Be prepared to modify parts as needed, if needed.

6. If, like I, you know just enough to get stuck. Bring in a friend with proven experience. I did, and I'm so glad I did.

7. Pay attention and take stock of what your doing. If you F-up, take a walk and come back later. I would suggest openly laughing at the mistake and just redo the work. Getting mad and throwing things, etc. is a waste of time and energy.

8. Ultimately, do your very best to enjoy the experience.

 

Remember, we're driving trucks that most folks no longer see or may have never seen. We need to keep them on the road.

MJ's make people smile.

 

Tom

 

Glad you got it! So what ended up working for you? 

[NC Tom]

On 4/11/2026 at 8:23 AM, ghetdjc320 said:

Glad you got it! So what ended up working for you? 

I had to move the axle with a ratchet strap and hammer the shims back in. I broke three straps trying to move that thing. Bought a new, heavy duty one and that worked. I originally had the strap hooked to the step rail on my other truck, but the rail started to bend, so I stopped that. Then, I hooked it to the trailer hitch receptacle, and that worked. Although, I swear I was slightly dragging that truck towards the Jeep.