JBA Offroad Upper Control Arms And Suspension MEGA Thread BS thread

this may have been asked...can't find it in the 170 something pages..what grease are you using...I know he said a lithium based...but want to know specifically what you guys are pumping in them. Thx.

 

Lucas Oil 10320 Marine Grease Cartridge, 14 oz.

$14 Lucas Oil 10320 Marine Grease; Multi-Purpose;14 Ounce

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005973H5Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9eyHBbM3ZA7D7

 

10-4. Actually saw this and put it in my cart!

 

I like red n tacky, but in reality, if the are properly lubed, any brand grease will do fine

 

So I put in the new upper ball joint from JBA. It’s not my problem. There is still play. The play is coming from the long upper control arm mount bolt. Can I buy this bolt?? What’s the best way to approach?

 

I don't see a inner washer between the bushing and the center thinga ma Bob .

 

Thanks...just went out and found it. Any idea what size washer to get? I can just call Marlin tomorrow.

The pic is from the good side (no play) with washer.

 

Why does it look like there should be a washer holding the bushing in on the insides of the arms closest to the strut tower? What is keeping those inside bushings from coming out?

@Blackout14 @EatSleepTacos

 

There should be one. I didn't put one in and my bushing started sliding out

 

Mine was never supplied with inner washers so I just went oem style and only have the outer two. No issues yet and I just rechecked the other day.

 

Yea, I see the gap.

So pumping grease in doesn't force the bushing out? And honestly, looking at the photo I'm not sure what would force the washer against the bushing anyway.

 

I don’t grease my bushings since there’s no zerks on mine. I only have a zerk on the ball joint.

 

So what kind of bushing or washer would this be? I want to attempt to fix this today. My inspection is 15 days overdue..so need to get it done.

 

What did everyone torque your ball joint to? I torqued mine down to 45ft lb like the instruction said but the little washer inbetween the spindle and ball joint boot is still kinda loose. Is that normal?

 

60 lbs

 

Yea, I watched a vid today and it said 85 ftlbs for the long bolt and 60 for the ball joint.

 

Well shit, I wonder if I can torque it without taking the tires off. I feel too lazy right now.

 

Hmmmm, the video I watched was the short version for a FJ but it's the same ball joint I would think.

https://youtu.be/Jt5a0fUMR00

And yes, it might be tight but you should be able to turn the wheel enough to get in there.

 

Here's the long version

https://youtu.be/G1Ziu5fqRcI

 

Thanks. Ill go back out later and torque it to 60ft lb.