The steering in my bj74 is getting a bit shake and there is a definitely a leak in the passenger side knuckle. I purchased a steering knuckle rebuild kit and I am awaiting my Ellery's manual to compliment my Toyota manual. Besides for the beatings/seals and of course proper lube. Is there any other parts I may need or maint. I should take care of while I've got the knuckles apart. I will most likely service the brakes and replace the brake lines while at it as well. Thank you
advice on upcoming steering knuckle rebuild
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Excellent info here:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/birfield-repack-info.46447/
I watched this the first time I did mine:
There are some slight differences between the 80 axle and the 70/60 but it's mostly in the hubs and brake lines.
One thing that I just learned and is not mentioned in either of the above is if you have a factory locker you MUST have it locked or you can loose a slide in to the diff when you pull the axles. Lots of work to get it out and back on.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/birfield-repack-info.46447/
I watched this the first time I did mine:
There are some slight differences between the 80 axle and the 70/60 but it's mostly in the hubs and brake lines.
One thing that I just learned and is not mentioned in either of the above is if you have a factory locker you MUST have it locked or you can loose a slide in to the diff when you pull the axles. Lots of work to get it out and back on.
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Awesome thank you for the videos and info on the FAQ section
Some more thoughts on the rebuild process here:
http://cruiseroutfitters.com/tech_knuckle.html
http://cruiseroutfitters.com/tech_knuckle.html