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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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Putting on my first lift and have run into a problem. My steering linkage is stuck on the pitman arm. The instructions from Rubicon expresses website says that i need to take it off at that point. Any ideas?
Tie rod separator tool?
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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Putting on my first lift and have run into a problem. My steering linkage is stuck on the pitman arm. The instructions from Rubicon expresses website says that i need to take it off at that point. Any ideas?
What do you mean stuck on there? And why are you trying to take the drag link off for a lift?
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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What do you mean stuck on there? And why are you trying to take the drag link off for a lift?
RE instructions call for it. When you take it off the control arms are the only thing holding the axle and you can install the lift easily without spring compressors.
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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Tie rod separator tool?
X2, mine wouldn't budge either, I just turned my steering wheel and it slipped out
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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RE instructions call for it. When you take it off the control arms are the only thing holding the axle and you can install the lift easily without spring compressors.
Wouldn't it be more of the track bar holding it up there? Unless thats gone then yeah... BFH time
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Tdrake
Putting on my first lift and have run into a problem. My steering linkage is stuck on the pitman arm. The instructions from Rubicon expresses website says that i need to take it off at that point. Any ideas?
Get one of these



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You can get em for $10 at Harbor Freight or I think autozone will loan you one.
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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Oh its called a tie rod puller, or pitman arm puller heard em called both lol
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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Default Disc braks splask shield
I had the DEAATH WOBBLE on my 96 Cherokee 2 wheel drive...I replaced the ball joints and hub assembly. To get the hub assembly off (it was stuck pretty good) I cut the disk brake splash shield that fits between the hub assembly and the steering knuckle. How importand is this shield?
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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Default Disc braks splask shield
I had the DEAATH WOBBLE on my 96 Cherokee 2 wheel drive...I replaced the ball joints and hub assembly. To get the hub assembly off (it was stuck pretty good) I cut the disk brake splash shield that fits between the hub assembly and the steering knuckle. How importand is this shield?
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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Ohy god! U cut that? DO NOT drive your xj until a new ones on there its sooo dangerous.



Jk, I'm sure its fine. Might wanna put a new one on eventually to keep things cleaner....
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Just me maybe but anytime I have to remove them they stay removed. But then living where I do I'm powerwashing under our vehicles alot.
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by CDUBYAA
I had the DEAATH WOBBLE on my 96 Cherokee 2 wheel drive...I replaced the ball joints and hub assembly. To get the hub assembly off (it was stuck pretty good) I cut the disk brake splash shield that fits between the hub assembly and the steering knuckle. How importand is this shield?
It is what it sounds like. It keeps water off the rotor. All disk brakes have em. Is it important. Probably. Like diesel said, replace it at some point so you don't get too much mud on the rotors
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by onlyinajeep726

I'd have to take a picture. However, I haven't done anything special with my grounds or my C-101 connector as I don't suspect any problems (as of yet) with them. But I can certainly snap a picture if you'd like. It's going to look a lot different than a typical '88 though hahaha.
Is all your wireing factory? Thats pretty much what im looking for.. My wireing is a bit messy lol i need to clean it up
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Default Horn only works in RUN
This is a stupid question. My horn only honks when the JEEP is in RUN. It doesn't honk with the key OFF. Is that a JEEP THING? Never had a vehicle that did that but the PO did a number on the wiring so I thought maybe he has this as a feature!

Looking at the wiring diagram, it looks like the relay doesn't have power if the switch is not in RUN.

Thanks
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 67 GMC
This is a stupid question. My horn only honks when the JEEP is in RUN. It doesn't honk with the key OFF. Is that a JEEP THING? Never had a vehicle that did that but the PO did a number on the wiring so I thought maybe he has this as a feature!

Looking at the wiring diagram, it looks like the relay doesn't have power if the switch is not in RUN.

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I know it's at least a Renix thing, so don't worry. I don't remember if my '01 had the same setup.



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