While I'm in there... (1 Viewer)

[Mikesta]

Looking for advice. My 470,000 98 needs lower ball joints. I'm going to pull it in my shop and work on it in my spare time. What would you recommend I do while in there. I've read multiple threads on control arms vs bushings. I'd like to get this cruiser to a million on the original engine.

 

[awesomeissquid]

You really need to inspect everything first before deciding what to replace. @2001LC has very through instructions in his threads for how to inspect the front end to make sure it is all up to date. The common list typically includes:

• Steering Rack Bushings
• Lower and upper control arm bushings
• Lower and Upper ball joints
• Wheel Bearings
• Sway Bar Bushings and End Connectors

 

[JunkCrzr89]

Considering the simplicity of replacing ball joints, there's not any "while you're in there" stuff , because you can replace the ball joints without even removing the control arms. If you just feel like taking everything apart, then there's a bunch of stuff you can replace. How deep do you want to go? That is the question that needs answered.

 

[flintknapper]

If you just feel like taking everything apart, then there's a bunch of stuff you can replace. How deep do you want to go? That is the question that needs answered.

^^^^

Yep, that's the question.

 

[Mikesta]

^^^^

Yep, that's the question.

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So purty

 

[Mikesta]

It will be here for a while.

 

[katit]

Pretty much this list and below..

Builds - Katit's LX470 2001 restoration/maintenance thread

Some more disassembly. 1. Shocks. I forgot I need to release AHC pressure, that was cool! Took AHC fluid bath, but luckily I had pan next to me and floor was covered with cardboard. Need to go to store - I don't have offset 22mm and can't get to the top nut with regular wrench nor socket. 2...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[fblainen11]

^^^^

Yep, that's the question.

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These photos make me cringe a bit. In my head I'm cussing, sweating, beating stuff with a hammer, bandaging cut hands, stopping for beer break, etc.
Also I love it at the same time.

 

[flintknapper]

These photos make me cringe a bit. In my head I'm cussing, sweating, beating stuff with a hammer, bandaging cut hands, stopping for beer break, etc.
Also I love it at the same time.

I'm retired and have other transportation, so not an issue for me.

And I have lots of this: