battery is putting out 12.3 volts and alternator seems to be good. I pulled the battery cables while it was running. It continued to run so I think i have a good alternator.
can you get a pic of the back side of the stabilizer? I see the problem with the stud and threads, but im confused on something 1st. what is holding the thing from slipping off if the threads and nut are on this side? not sure what could be holding it.
Looks like you are coming along with the jeep! I look forward to what you do with it.
did you have the battery load tested yet? or the alternator tested for voltage? after talking via PM id still bet its bad battery and or cables ad connections.
I found a vid that shows that back side of the stabilizer/what your fighting. Go grab a can of PB Blaster. Hit it 3 times a day with that. put the tires back on and set the jeep on the ground. steer it back and forth in the driveway a few times each day, when you hit it with the PB. After a couple days of that grab a torch and heat the piss out of it, then beat on it with a hammer. The heavier the hammer the better. (short handled sledge) it will free up eventually. now that the ends are boogered up you will need to get a new pin for the hole/stabilizer.
if you need a new stabilizer i have a pile of them here at the house. you will be fine W/O one at all. i've not had one for over 5 years now. it's really just a shock absorber for your hands on the wheel, incase you nail something really hard. takes up some slack too, but not really that much.
Good Luck Brother, keep posting your progress, im digging it!
alrighty...I had some tools loaned out from some cowokers. I didn't have the PB blaster but DW40. Beat the hell out of the drag link and it finally popped free. The coworkers gave me a tap and die set that I used on the end of that boogered up pin.
as far as the battery, i put a multi meter up to it with the cables off and was getting 12.3 volts. Another funny thing happened today when i tried to start. it was attempting to turn over and over and over as i held the key to the start position. after a few seconds of holding it, the XJ started up!! any idea why?
here are my new tires! wobble seems to mostly be gone
replaced the valve cover gasket but here is the mess from needing it
I think my drag link end needs replaced.
battery is putting out 12.3 volts and alternator seems to be good. I pulled the battery cables while it was running. It continued to run so I think i have a good alternator.
Got a new drag link and tie rod off of a grand cherokee with a V8. Think I should replace the boots on the ends?
I started to replace the tie rod and drag link today. (already pulled the cotter pin before I took the pics)
These weren't too bad to get off. I didn't even have a pickle fork!
Welp she's on stilts until i can get this off
I may have to get a new steering stabilizer. I can't disconnect it. Plus, I think i mashed the threads while trying to pop it free
any ideas how to get it off?
Wonder if i need to use a tap and die set on that tapered pin. or if i should just replace it
can you get a pic of the back side of the stabilizer? I see the problem with the stud and threads, but im confused on something 1st. what is holding the thing from slipping off if the threads and nut are on this side? not sure what could be holding it.
Looks like you are coming along with the jeep! I look forward to what you do with it.
john.
did you have the battery load tested yet? or the alternator tested for voltage? after talking via PM id still bet its bad battery and or cables ad connections.
I found a vid that shows that back side of the stabilizer/what your fighting. Go grab a can of PB Blaster. Hit it 3 times a day with that. put the tires back on and set the jeep on the ground. steer it back and forth in the driveway a few times each day, when you hit it with the PB. After a couple days of that grab a torch and heat the piss out of it, then beat on it with a hammer. The heavier the hammer the better. (short handled sledge) it will free up eventually. now that the ends are boogered up you will need to get a new pin for the hole/stabilizer.
easy to find.
https://www.4wheelparts.com/Suspension/Crown-Automotive-Shock-Absorber-Mounting-Stud-J0912703.aspx?t_c=1&t_s=90&t_pt=9208&t_pn=CROJ0912703&gp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&scid=scplpCROJ0912703197726&sc_intid=CROJ0912703197726&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyvm9xovY2QIVRGV-Ch0KHQzmEAQYBiABEgIJjvD_BwE
if you need a new stabilizer i have a pile of them here at the house. you will be fine W/O one at all. i've not had one for over 5 years now. it's really just a shock absorber for your hands on the wheel, incase you nail something really hard. takes up some slack too, but not really that much.
Good Luck Brother, keep posting your progress, im digging it!
John.
alrighty...I had some tools loaned out from some cowokers. I didn't have the PB blaster but DW40. Beat the hell out of the drag link and it finally popped free. The coworkers gave me a tap and die set that I used on the end of that boogered up pin.
there it is put back together!
here is the new linkage with new dust boots.
After installation my steering wheel was a bit side ways. I managed to get that straight. Now I have a Toe-in of about 1/2" on the front
very nice tyler! looks like you had some fun. im surprised you saved that pin. good work man!
as far as the battery, i put a multi meter up to it with the cables off and was getting 12.3 volts. Another funny thing happened today when i tried to start. it was attempting to turn over and over and over as i held the key to the start position. after a few seconds of holding it, the XJ started up!! any idea why?