Does anyone have any good Links to Changing Front axle U-Joints, Front Ball Joints, Tie Rods Etc. and Hub Bearings. I have just decide to change anything that is bad on the front of my 00 XJ 4wd. and Im pretty sure it will be all of the above. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

It's pretty simple actually. I did my whole front end in like 4 hours. I don't have a build thread but this is close to a DIY. PM me any questions if you'd like.

My gear ready to tackle the front end. The most important tools that I couldn't have done with out:

First Task: Replace the steering linkages. Pretty easy with the fork and a BFH

2nd Task: Remove wheels, brakes, hub assemblies, axle shafts, ball joints

Pic of removing the hub nut


removing the hub using the 3" extension



Best tool ever! I don't know what I would have done without this. good $69 investment from Harbor Freight (4wd Ball Joint Tool)


TADA!


Ball Joint replacements. My old ones were shot! You can move the stud just by jiggling it



Ball joints replaced and knuckle back on!!


Next, axle u-joints


Both replaced..again, with the help of the ball joint tool!


Hub Replacements


Hubs installed


Brake replacements



Brakes installed

 

Do all the sway bar bushings as well.
Unless the Jeep is off road full time you'll be real happy with the extra $40 you shelled out on your next paved road trip.
It made a world of difference on the street.