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JBA Offroad Upper Control Arms And Suspension MEGA Thread BS thread

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tcBob, Feb 24, 2015.

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  1. Oct 5, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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    I replaced my rusted ball joints with the new cerakoted ones last weekend and while greasing my arms I noticed one of the bushings is shot.

    Is this something I did, if so how do I prevent it in the future? Or is it a failure of the bushing?

    About 30% of the outer flange is broken and hanging off.
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  2. Oct 5, 2019 at 4:06 PM
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    Just asking if anyone local wants a Brand New set of these that have been repainted and then clear coated in Eastwood Epoxy? I will also include 2 Brand New OEM UCA Bolts with nuts. 425.00 cash or paypal Local Only Massachusetts. These are the Standard High Caster version.

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  3. Oct 5, 2019 at 4:51 PM
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    Stock or STD?
     
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  4. Oct 5, 2019 at 4:53 PM
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    Oops yes these are the Standard High Caster Arms
     
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  5. Oct 5, 2019 at 4:57 PM
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    Trying to tell from the pics, but the zerk fittings have not been added, correct? Looks like they’re plugged
     
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  6. Oct 5, 2019 at 4:58 PM
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    All caps come right off to allow access to the zerks my friend
     
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  7. Oct 5, 2019 at 8:15 PM
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    I couldn’t see under all the red lol
     
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  8. Oct 5, 2019 at 9:35 PM
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    Why did you repaint brand new ones? I thought the new ones didn’t have a rust issue.
     
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  9. Oct 5, 2019 at 11:07 PM
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    The ball joint bolt area can rust easily, that’s the main area to be coated
     
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  10. Oct 5, 2019 at 11:15 PM
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    Did you follow this procedure?

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  11. Oct 6, 2019 at 3:32 PM
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    Looks like I made a newb mistake that’ll cost me $60 and a few hours of my time. So be it, live and learn. Thanks for the video/info!
     
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  12. Oct 6, 2019 at 3:33 PM
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    It happens and not a big issue. Did it myself but hey gotta learn the hard way sometimes lol
     
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    so basically loosen the nut for the upper, grease, then retighten.
     
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    Jack the truck up, loosen, grease, set the truck down then retighten
     
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  15. Oct 6, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    I give the zerk a tap with a pick just in case there's any Excess pressure at the end
     
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  16. Oct 6, 2019 at 6:09 PM
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    Smart idea! I’ve had to remove the zerk then tighten the through bolt to release some when it looks like I overgreased
     
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    I recently installed a 2/1.5 inch lift. I haven't had an alignment yet. I'm wondering if a "mild" lift as mine can benefit from JBA high caster STD UCAs?
     
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  18. Oct 11, 2019 at 1:24 AM
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    Extended travel coilovers? If so, then yes it can benefit. Another benefit is allowing the fitment of larger diameter tires
     
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    Not extended and 265/70/17 tires
     
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    You can save yourself a few hundred bucks :thumbsup:
     
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