Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

jack placement for control arm bushing replacement

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-01-2013, 02:13 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Bluebettyjeep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default jack placement for control arm bushing replacement

Hello everyone,
I have a 01 jeep Cherokee xj 4 wheel drive. I am fighting death wobble and want to replace my upper and lower control arm bushings. I'm sorry for a such a simple question but where should I place my jackstands to make the removal the easiest? I wasn't sure if raising from the axle is keeping a load on the suspension or if I go from the body and let the suspension hang. Thanks for any advice. Tim
Old 09-01-2013, 02:20 PM
  #2  
CF Veteran
 
sthon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: California
Posts: 2,570
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Default

Put the stands on the unibody rails, as close to the front as you can. If you have more than one set it doesn't hurt to put some under the axle as well, at least on the side you're working on.
Old 09-01-2013, 04:26 PM
  #3  
CF Veteran
 
freegdr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Broward County Fl.
Posts: 47,923
Likes: 0
Received 22 Likes on 22 Posts
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
Default

Jack up by axle put stands under axle. let weight back down onto stands.Do one arm at a time.
Old 09-02-2013, 03:19 AM
  #4  
Junior Member
 
Jeepster242's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
Default

Like he said, on the unibody rails as far forward as you can put them (right behind the lower control arm). Just did mine recently, and thats where i put the jack stands
Old 09-02-2013, 03:27 AM
  #5  
CF Veteran
 
freegdr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Broward County Fl.
Posts: 47,923
Likes: 0
Received 22 Likes on 22 Posts
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
Default

Might wanna just replace whole arm if your still stock height. Save a lot of time without having to remove old and install new bushings as long as axle is supported with weight of vechicle. Rock Auto sells them pretty decent prices from Dorman.

Last edited by freegdr; 09-02-2013 at 03:33 AM.
Old 09-02-2013, 10:43 AM
  #6  
CF Veteran
 
Bustedback's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oroville, CA
Posts: 12,367
Likes: 0
Received 19 Likes on 18 Posts
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Default

Do not buy the arms from eBay! They are cheaply made and won't last. They also make the handling feel goofy because the arms flex so much. Doorman and Moog from Rockauto will work great.
Old 09-02-2013, 04:16 PM
  #7  
Newbie
 
mayzoid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Hell
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Will this cure death wobble. Changed track bar and steering stabilizer. Still have problem.
Old 09-02-2013, 04:19 PM
  #8  
CF Veteran
 
freegdr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Broward County Fl.
Posts: 47,923
Likes: 0
Received 22 Likes on 22 Posts
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
Default

Originally Posted by mayzoid
Will this cure death wobble. Changed track bar and steering stabilizer. Still have problem.
Could along with all other front axle parts and tires.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
guinelle1
Cherokee Chat
13
11-26-2016 11:15 AM
studmuffin
Cherokee Chat
16
09-16-2015 07:52 PM
ahenderl
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
17
09-12-2015 06:31 PM
BlackIrish937
Introductions
16
09-05-2015 08:33 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: jack placement for control arm bushing replacement



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:55 PM.