So I got a new set of bushings for my front LCA's at the frame (just 3-4 months and they are shot). I noticed that the ad for my lift states: "Kit features tough gusseted tubular lower control arms with greasable bushings". However, the LCAs do not have zirks. Anybody know what they mean? What would you use to not deteriate the poly or rubber bushing(I recall the kit coming with hard plastic feeling bushings that didn't really have any give to them, but the new ones I got feel more rubbery). I use the Mobile One grease for my steering, driveshaft, etc . . . would that help or hurt?
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Originally posted by Schmo View PostSo I got a new set of bushings for my front LCA's at the frame (just 3-4 months and they are shot). I noticed that the ad for my lift states: "Kit features tough gusseted tubular lower control arms with greasable bushings". However, the LCAs do not have zirks. Anybody know what they mean? What would you use to not deteriate the poly or rubber bushing(I recall the kit coming with hard plastic feeling bushings that didn't really have any give to them, but the new ones I got feel more rubbery). I use the Mobile One grease for my steering, driveshaft, etc . . . would that help or hurt?
If the control arm ends don't have grease zerks that means they don't need grease. The new bushings you got, are they black rubber inside with a metal case with a flange on one end on the outside and a hollow pin in the middle for the bolt to go through? If so, don't put anything on them. Just install them correctly and put the control arm back on the Jeep. The RE control arms I use have a Johnny joint on one end. These require grease periodically. THe Johnny joint has a swivel ball sandwiched between teflon cups in the joint that the mounting bolt goes through. Do you have JJ's on one end of the control arms? If so, grease them with your Mobile one grease. Don't over grease them. Johnny Joints take very little grease. You may find it difficult to pump grease into the joint. If this happens, turn the control arm back and forth on the axis a few times and try shooting grease in it again. You may have to put some leverage on the control arm to get it to move, but it won't hurt the joint or the control arm. If it doesn't take any grease it most likely doesn't need it.
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Originally posted by Tomb Raider 940 View Postare you sure they are not referring to a newer version of the lift.That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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Originally posted by Schmo View PostI noticed that the ad for my lift states: "Kit features tough gusseted tubular lower control arms with greasable bushings". However, the LCAs do not have zirks. Anybody know what they mean?[COLOR="Blue"]If you don't have the time to do it right, what makes you think you'll have the time to do it twice?[/COLOR]
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Schmo no matter what you do rigid control arms with poly bushings and flex do not mix. The stock control arms have rubber bushings that can compress(flex)same goes for the stock control arms they can twist, your control arms are plenty strong but do not flex at all
So either the bushings flex and tear or you rip a control arm mount of, something has to give. The long term fix is something with a johny joint on atleast one end of the control arm
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Originally posted by Lawrence View PostMarketing ploy maybe? I think a lot of companies tend to over exaggerate in their ads. My RE shocks with reservoirs stated that they were "tuneable". So, I called RE to see how they could be tuned to a softer setting. Their less than stellar customer service rep replied that it couldn't be done, that the whole shock had to be taken apart and "rebuilt".If we aren't supposed to eat animals, then why are they made out of meat?
http://jeep.matandtiff.com/
Truth is treason in the empire of lies. -Ron Paul
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