front end problem
front end problem
10-31-2017, 09:49 PM
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Well I just put a new one in and had to pull the front axle over to the drivers side to get the new one to line up. Before I had to pry the axle to the passenger side to get it out. So I'm still kinda at a loss.
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11-01-2017, 07:07 PM
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Chris, have you owned this XJ for long? It looks like the drivers side LCA (lower control arm) mount (body end) had sheared off in the past and been re-welded out-of-line...is the passenger side LCA mount like this also? This may account for your issue.
I would make certain by a qualified welder that that LCA mount is welded very well.
I'm referring to the 6th image you posted.
I would make certain by a qualified welder that that LCA mount is welded very well.
I'm referring to the 6th image you posted.
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11-01-2017, 08:46 PM
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Yeah I have and the guy that had it before me was going to turn it into rock crawler . And yes both sides look like that. I will check the measurements against one of our other jeeps and see what they are. And I am sure that it is not done buy a certified welder or even some that is close. I repaired welding machines for some time and that looks like a stick weld or way to much heat with a mig welder ether way it looks like umm sh** . Hell I can do way better then that lol. So if they are off I should be able to get new brackets and reset them? Thanks for the extra eye on this 4WD4EVER 
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11-01-2017, 09:37 PM
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Looks good otherwise under there, way cleaner that what we have up here up Nawth. Even got the original flag nut on the track bar end.
11-02-2017, 08:25 AM
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Thanks. As for the nut still holding in there but I am sure it wont be long tell I have to replace it.I did have to change out the bolt,not to ez finding a 10mm 1.5 strong enough for the job. Funny thing is I found one at the hardware store lol.
11-02-2017, 08:39 AM
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Well, chris, assuming the trackbar mount hasn't been boogered-up and the trackbar is the correct one, I would focus on taking some measurements on the lca mounts, both body and axle end, compared to another XJ. It's difficult to tell from just side-angle shots but, something tells me this is where the issue probably is. It has no lift on it so everything should be lining up and square.
11-02-2017, 08:57 AM
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I will check both mounts and the track bar should be oem it is a direct replacement.
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