'02 TJ with i4 -- Mid Life Crisis

[jaysenodell]

I probably should learn to do this myself. Is the ball "Napa" sourceable?


I'm assuming I don't need the balance with every repair...

[rejeep]

fuck napa..

[mr.mindless]

CV ball is $32.
(2) ujoints @ $10ea

done

done - if and only if the pin is straight and not worn.

hopefully with a new one it's fine. but it was fleetpride so it was probably cockeyed and unlubed from the word 'go'

[jaysenodell]

fuck napa..

Walking distance from my house. Can't make it to Irondequoit for a few days. What other pickup options are there for the far east?

[jaysenodell]

hopefully with a new one it's fine. but it was fleetpride so it was probably cockeyed and unlubed from the word 'go'

Short of disassembly how does one verify? It's in the living room right next to me…


Joints are greased as evidenced from the amount coming out from under the caps.

[mr.mindless]

disassembly, the pin and ball are what's in the middle that keep everything in alignment.

[jaysenodell]

Might was well take it apart. What's the worst that happens, they charge me more for doing some of their work?


"They" is undefined since my backup plan has not solidified.

[Nick]

Use the internet as a tool. Look up how to rebuild it I'm sure there is a write up. This way you know how to do it and know it is done right. Slowly work your way out of relying on people to do work for you.

[jaysenodell]

Thanks Nick. Been looking for an "easy" u-joint practice. Actually got to pick Eric's and sMike's brains when Eric lost a DS yolk at Rausch. This seems simple except for the cv part of it. no need to disassemble the caliper/hub/etc. I might take it apart just for the education...

[jaysenodell]

As "easy" as that seems to be, I think I should practice on a spare shaft, not one I plan to drive on later that day. I'm hoping to get it into competent hands tomorrow.


Going to move MLC around a bit just to be 100% positive that there are no other noises. Will put newly uglified hood on. I hope to have her back on the road very soon.

[jaysenodell]

Put the hood back in last night. I don't have any good "before" pics so you need to trust me that this is an improvement. And by improvement I mean "look ma! No rust (on the hood)"

[Wingman]

Still needs mural.  Or flames. 

[jaysenodell]

Your idea of flames and the ones that would be legal and safe to drive around with are likely different.

[KingtheZJ]

looks good

[jaysenodell]

Thanks! I really like the reduced glare when she's on the road at night. Which is a huge improvement. Now that all four wheels are powered she's happy (and quiet-ish).


Mike Mike will yell at me, but I couldn't make Cook work with the distance and hours so I went back to Fleet. This new set up has "bigger" U-joints and the "ball thing" is covered. They did give me a discount …


But… Mark, bring the matches and a "get out of jail free" card …
The stupid wipers aren't working. Fuses are good. Power at the fuse box. haven't pulled the column to test the switch, but I get voltage through the fuse with switch on, but not with it off. I'm assuming I have to remove the vented panel directly i front of the windshield to get to the motor. Other "easy" things to check?