Bought an LJ about a month ago, and for the last 2 days I've been in the process of 'refreshing' my front axle.
Last service date of Ball Joints was 1 Lower Joint 40,000 miles ago by the Jeep Dealership.
With no service history of any other UJoints , BallJoints, Hub Unit, I'm only assuming they have likely never been replaced.
So I bought all new Spicer/Timken components, and replaced everything. However I do have some concerns with the install.
This is my first time replacing these components on a TJ, and quite simply putting it I would just like some opinions on whether or not I've done this correctly.
Issue number 1, my new front hub bolts are about 1/8" longer than the OEM/Factory bolts I removed.
They are fully torqued, but only have about 1mm of clearance from the Timken HA597449 Hub/Bearing Assembly.
Is this an issue, and should I be concerned about it?
Second issue;
I'm fairly positive that this is okay, and correct, but would like some additional confirmation on that.
My factory upper ball joints were tight against the Knuckle, whereas my new Spicer 706944X Upper Ball Joints have a noticeable gap.
(these are torqued to spec, and this is the final product..)
Lastly, this isn't so much of an issue, I would just appreciate some extra eyes on it so that I can be assured I've seated the front U-Joints correctly..
I'm unsure as to whether or not they should be flush with the yoke or slightly recessed. I currently have them flush, and the joint feels smooth as silk when turning by hand.
Any insights/opinions are appreciated!
Last service date of Ball Joints was 1 Lower Joint 40,000 miles ago by the Jeep Dealership.
With no service history of any other UJoints , BallJoints, Hub Unit, I'm only assuming they have likely never been replaced.
So I bought all new Spicer/Timken components, and replaced everything. However I do have some concerns with the install.
This is my first time replacing these components on a TJ, and quite simply putting it I would just like some opinions on whether or not I've done this correctly.
Issue number 1, my new front hub bolts are about 1/8" longer than the OEM/Factory bolts I removed.
They are fully torqued, but only have about 1mm of clearance from the Timken HA597449 Hub/Bearing Assembly.
Is this an issue, and should I be concerned about it?
Second issue;
I'm fairly positive that this is okay, and correct, but would like some additional confirmation on that.
My factory upper ball joints were tight against the Knuckle, whereas my new Spicer 706944X Upper Ball Joints have a noticeable gap.
(these are torqued to spec, and this is the final product..)
Lastly, this isn't so much of an issue, I would just appreciate some extra eyes on it so that I can be assured I've seated the front U-Joints correctly..
I'm unsure as to whether or not they should be flush with the yoke or slightly recessed. I currently have them flush, and the joint feels smooth as silk when turning by hand.
Any insights/opinions are appreciated!