Johnny Joint Washer Fitment
- Thread starter taylormade73
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If that warped edge is preventing the washer from fitting... I would file it down carefully.
I've got the washers from mrblaine too, but my elongated holes were very clean
I've got the washers from mrblaine too, but my elongated holes were very clean
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Always tight as long as I've had it. I changed out the control arms a couple months ago and the arms were tight then with cam bolts. When I removed them a couple days ago, they were still torqued properly. If them not being tight was the cause, it was a long time ago.
Yeah, must have been at some point. Just trying to imagine what else could cause that.
You'll love the new arms.
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I do, but I'm already having to disassemble, regrease, and reassemble 2 of the JJs at 2 months old.
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Makes a world of difference, especially when running oversized tires. I highly recommend. Go to
https://www.shop.blackmagicbrakes.com/Jeep-TJ_c32.htm.Jeep-TJ_c32.htm.
I used to have to stand on my brakes and had a couple "probably not gonna stop so fuck it" moments with the stock TJ set up on my 35's.
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Blaine said it was a good idea to pull them apart and grease with some redline. He just needs to stop the squeaking.
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Slots filed down and JJ washers installed. Like a glove. Can't wait to take the JJs apart when the tool arrives.
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@Jerry Bransford Just double checking that the Savvy CA torque specs I'm using are correct: lowers 90 ft lbs. and uppers 60 ft lbs.? Even though the factory arms are 130 and 55, respectively?
FWIW, the Currie washer for the front control arms deformed when I installed my Currie Control Arms. I purchased some aftermarket washers that are much thicker to replace the Currie washers. I well satisfied with the Currie Control arms/ Johnny Joints on my TJ.
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My Savvy's deformed slightly, too. These are the ones sold by Blaine through Black Magic Brakes. https://www.shop.blackmagicbrakes.com/Johnny-Joint-Washers-Set-of-4-US-Shipping-JJW4.htm
LONGJP2
TJ Expert
I'm getting ready to install a set of (used) Savvy rear CAs. I have no instructions or hardware. Anyone have any installation info they can share? Torque, bolt size, etc.
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This is from Currie: upper bolts 7/16" bolts 60ft/lbs and lower arms 9/16" bolts 90ft/lbs