I’ll be ordering your new grip handle...great replacement part, but a few follow-up installation questions first:
(1.) You can remove the old knob & spring with out removing the grip first?
(2.) Removing the entire assembly seem to be the best ticket. So after removing the old grip with a utility knife, grinder or bench vise the new handle grip slips cleanly & firmly over the metal lever and locks securely in place?
Seems somewhat crude, but if necessity is the mother of all invention I’m all for it…my compliments to the chef!
1) Yes you can remove the old knob and spring before removing the grip. I've installed this part on a FJ62, HJ45, and BJ70.
2) New Handle Grip is a PITA to install. The spec was 100 ft-lbs of pull force to remove it, so it doesn't go on easy.
**** DISCLAIMAR: Warning this install method has the potential to hurt you. Scalding water is involved, you can get burns if not using proper PPE ***
So a call out of thanks to Kurt at SOR. He and I spent an hour trying to install the first handle grip with me, I wish I had taken a video....
Install method 1:
1) Place Emergency handle steel mechanism in a vice, careful not to crimp the metal in on itself.
2) Boil Water
3) Remove water and place plastic grip into water for three minutes
4) Spray Windex on metal housing where grip will reside (just a little bit)
5) Remove grip with tongs as to not burn yourself on the water and seat on metal housing, ensure the orientation is correct on the Y-Axis (It's a PITA to twist when it's on the metal housing)
6) Using a dead blow hammer, rubber or wood mallet, tap the handle on. If you hit it too hard you will mar the plastic (I didn't do this, but we aren't trying to break rocks on a chain gang) As the handle seats, you will observe the gap reducing between the knob opening and the end of the metal frame.
7) Install spring and knob.
Install 2:
Follow Steps 2-4
5) Put a smooth piece of wood on a hard surface
6) Remove grip with tongs as to not burn yourself on the water and seat on metal housing, ensure the orientation is correct on the Y-Axis (It's a PITA to twist when it's on the metal housing)
7) Holding the metal housing strike the grip against the wood multiple times, driving the grip onto the metal frame, until the grip seats
Of the two methods this is my preferred method for install. I am bit of a Neanderthal.
I'm on the fence if I include install instructions as I don't want a lawsuit like McDonalds did with their hot coffee..... I trust the wisdom of people on MUD.
