I am putting on a lower control arm and i can't get The knuckle/hub assembly to line back up with hole in lower control arm so LBJ will go back in. I had this problem on other side of car and after messing with it for over an hour it just popped back towards inside of car and LBJ could easily be lined up. There has to be a trick to this or something. WHAT IS IT?
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How(trick) to get LBJ line up with Knuckle/Hub?
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Originally posted by F22Chris View PostIf you hear and feel thuds rolling down the road when it’s back together, you’ll know.
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Do you have the nut loose on the front end of the radius rod to make it freer to move? Get the bolts started at least before trying to line up the LBJ. If you didn't undo the axle nut when you disconnected the knuckle from the LBJ and pulled outward on the knuckle, you may have undone one of the CV joints. Try rotating the hub back and forth some.
There are fine threads on the radius rod bolts - I've had trouble boogering up the threads in the lower control arm to the point that I couldn't get one bolt to start.
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Originally posted by fleetw00d View PostDo you have the nut loose on the front end of the radius rod to make it freer to move? Get the bolts started at least before trying to line up the LBJ. If you didn't undo the axle nut when you disconnected the knuckle from the LBJ and pulled outward on the knuckle, you may have undone one of the CV joints. Try rotating the hub back and forth some.
There are fine threads on the radius rod bolts - I've had trouble boogering up the threads in the lower control arm to the point that I couldn't get one bolt to start.
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Ok there is a simple trick i should of known as i didn't realize how slanted those lower control arm holes were. Jack it up under the shock fork until it is lined up. EFFn simple and i wasted hours with this crap. Gosh i feel stupid. I hope this helps anyone else. Jacked it up and both bolts easily went in. I tried it earlier but i jacked it up too close to knuckle. FOr some reason it line sup under bushing for shock fork.
What is sad i remember this same thing happening to me over 25 years ago.Last edited by zedjr10; 04-23-2018, 02:30 AM.
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Originally posted by Raf99 View PostSounds like your disconnected the outer CV axle joint. Take it out of the car, take the boot off, put it back together. I've done this before and it sucks. You can do this under the car but the axle still needs to come out.
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You’ll need to know how it goes together, and can be a bit frustrating when putting the bearings in the cage. You should be able to do it with snap ring pliers, ball peen, and a lot of paper towels. Go to O’Advancenapazone and get a few CV grease packs. Be careful cause if you rip a boot, you’re gonna have to get a new one.
I always tell people if you’re not breaking shit, you’re not learning. Take it as a win cause you’re better for it now.
Edit: sorry I didn’t see you’re buying a new axle. It’s the same, just connects to the intermediate shaft instead of the transmission itself. Good luck, man. Sucks to hear this is whooping on you.Last edited by F22Chris; 04-23-2018, 11:08 AM.
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