MuddinXJ

Well havn't been able to get as much done as I've wanted to ( **** women and her college classes) any way I've got most of the front disconected just have to get the shocks, track bar, and tie rods diconnected and I can start the front end lift! Then I can move on to the rear lift, which I'm hoping will go alot quicker!

MuddinXJ

here aresome pics of it so far. not much but hey blame the wife!
Just some pics of the disassembly not much exciting but i'll be excited to see those spacers go!

MuddinXJ

So now I've got a new problem cant get my tie rods back on! Any suggestions?

BeaglesXJ

what is your ideal price range on the tires?

4.3L XJ

Why not?

MuddinXJ

the nuts wont go back on. I don't know if i hit the rod ends to hard and made them mushroom or what, bur when i try to thread them cant get them to go back on?

4.3L XJ

did you take the nuts off and then hit the threaded end with a hammer to free them?

MuddinXJ

Yeah I DID! Guess thats whats wrong!!

4.3L XJ

That usually buggers up the threads big time. You can try to run a dye down the threads and fix the if not too bad. You can try to grind off a little of the end. But generally when you do this you will have to replace them. The best way to separate them is by using a pickle fork and replace the dust covers.

PS I am in Chico, not far from you.

MuddinXJ

apreciate the help man!

MuddinXJ

I'm in Andrews AFB, Maryland I havn't heard of Chico Before wheres it at?

4.3L XJ

I threw away my old tie rod. If I still had it, I would just give it to you. If you want to make the trip, there is a good cheap pick and pull in Oroville, about 80 min drive from you where you can get the whole thing. Or better yet, get the tie rod out of a V8 ZJ and get yourself an upgrade.

MuddinXJ

Are the ones on a ZJ stronger? Thanks for all your help also havn't had much traffic on my thread wasn't sure if I was going to get any replys so thanks again! I will post pics of the finished project once I'm done!

4.3L XJ

Yes, the V8 ZJ tie rod is stronger. The drag link is the same. The 4.0 tie rod is the same as the XJ

MuddinXJ

alright so have been gone for a while long hours at work and then a 2 week vacation to miami followed by more work! any way will be getting back to the poor neglected jeep this weekend hoping to get my new trackbar, transfer case drop kit, extended brake lines on, and then get my steering hooked back up. This will finish the front of the lift. then i can get to work on the rear lift springs! which will finish the 5.5" lift. Then will have to wait on funds to get the tires 33" TSLs I'm wanting!!!