Restoring adjustable control arms

[Brad W]

Hello all,

So instead of replacing all of my adjustable JKS control arms I could just restore them. They are the OE bushing style arms and just need some tlc as they have rust spots and worn out bushings. Could i remove the bushings and submerge them in something to make them easier to clean and re-paint before adding new bushings? This would be an on going project as I would try to do an arm a week. Or should I just get new arms and not waste my time?

 

[Chris]

Take them to a powder coat shop and they'll media blast them (which will remove any rust) and then put a new powder coat on them. Most shops wouldn't charge more than a few hundred at most (maybe less), and then you'd just put new bushings in.

 

[Brad W]

Take them to a powder coat shop and they'll media blast them (which will remove any rust) and then put a new powder coat on them. Most shops wouldn't charge more than a few hundred at most (maybe less), and then you'd just put new bushings in.

This actually sounds like a great Idea and still cheaper than new arms, but, I was looking for a working solution I could do at home and one at a time. Not bad idea for buying used old ones off ebay.

Actually,Ill look there now for Currie arms. prob. not JJ's are wayyyyyy to easy to replace.

 

[Chris]

This actually sounds like a great Idea and still cheaper than new arms, but, I was looking for a working solution I could do at home and one at a time. Not bad idea for buying used old ones off ebay.

Actually,Ill look there now for Currie arms. prob. not JJ's are wayyyyyy to easy to replace.

JJs are super easy to replace, one of the reason I like them so much.

I'm not sure how you would do it at home one-at-a-time. I mean I guess you could take one off, sand it down, spray paint it, and put in a new bushing, but that's not going to hold up like powder coat or anything. But, it would work!

 

[Brad W]

JJs are super easy to replace, one of the reason I like them so much.

I'm not sure how you would do it at home one-at-a-time. I mean I guess you could take one off, sand it down, spray paint it, and put in a new bushing, but that's not going to hold up like powder coat or anything. But, it would work!

yeah just to get them looking nice for about half a year.

Quick question though. So the adjustable part is just threads on the inside right? It's not like a shock where the arm its self would be going in and out?

 

[Chris]

Quick question though. So the adjustable part is just threads on the inside right? It's not like a shock where the arm its self would be going in and out?

Correct, it's a threaded shaft that goes deep inside of the tube.

 

[Brad W]

Correct, it's a threaded shaft that goes deep inside of the tube.

Thanks Chris!

 

[glwood]

Any photos of said JKS adjustable control arms?

 

[Brad W]

Any photos of said JKS adjustable control arms?

This is kind of what they look like now but this is a couple of months ago. The undercarrage is a million times better now. I replace a part and then clean an area up at the same time. Wire wheels/brushes/ flap disks/ simplegreen/ ect.

 

[Sj's TJ]

I just threw on some new to me JKS control arms:

They are in really good shape for used arms. A couple scuffs on a couple of the lowers. Bushings are in good shape, but I know you can get replacements for about $16 a pop. I’ll be interested to see what you come up so I can know what my future holds in a couple years.


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[astjp2]

If they are stock clevites, update to the Girro joints or the DDB from synergy...

Where did you find a set of used arms? I am looking for a set of adjustable front uppers and not much luck.

 

[Sj's TJ]

If they are stock clevites, update to the Girro joints or the DDB from synergy...

Where did you find a set of used arms? I am looking for a set of adjustable front uppers and not much luck.

I got all 8 from a guy off a local Jeep club for $200. I didn’t need them, but I couldn’t pass up deal.


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[pagrey]

Powder coat is a mistake on anything under the Jeep. The smallest rock hit will damage the powder coat and then anything short of stripping and redoing the finish will look patched. Just use rattle can it with satin black if you care. Cheap to do and easy to touch up. Seriously why waste the money, look at your exhaust manifold, muffler and oil pan, nobody is going to care if you powder coat your control arms. I'd just wash em off and put new bushings in, they'll fit in just fine.

 

[astjp2]

Do those arms twist in the middle instead of having a rod end twist?

 

[Sj's TJ]

Do those arms twist in the middle instead of having a rod end twist?

The smaller goldish color end twists into the larger black end without a lock nut. Fully greasable and twist with ease.


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[astjp2]

well then the synergy's are a waste of time...just stick with the clevites...

The smaller goldish color end twists into the larger black end without a lock nut. Fully greasable and twist with ease.


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