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Planning to replace LBJs, anything else I should do while I'm at it?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Cdavis, Feb 26, 2014.

  1. Feb 26, 2014 at 8:17 AM
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    Cdavis

    Cdavis [OP] Active Member

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    Hey, got a quick question for the collective wisdom of the group. I have a 2001 3.4L 4wd, 2.5" OME lift installed at 150,00, and i'm hitting 250k on my original LBJ and outer tie rod ends, which I must say is pretty impressive, if not foolish. The boots are cracked and dry rotted, less and less grease is leaking, and I'm pretty damn sure at this point I'd feel a whole lot better about my wheels not falling off while driving down the freeway if I replaced them. I did the UBJ's 3 years ago, which was a massive PITA by the way, mostly just pressing the old ones out. So my questions are:
    1. Now I have a torn boot in one of my MOOG UBJ's, I'm assuming I should replace that UBJ while I have it up there. I know MOOG has a lifetime warranty, but has anyone dealt with acutally getting a new one? How does that work? Should I change both at the same time if the other one looks fine?
    2. So let's say I'm doing the LBJ's and outer tie rod ends... anything else I should do while I'm at it, considering the age of the vehicle and that I'll have it apart? Control arm bushings? I replaced the inner tie rod ends with my steering rack a few years ago...
     
  2. Mar 3, 2014 at 11:30 PM
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    JJ04TACO

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    I've got camburg UCA's on the way and have oem LBJ's in the garage waiting. I'll do these this weekend. I'm going to check the LCA bushings as well as the ends for wear. I ordered steering rack bushings with the UCA's because it's quick and cheap. For you I'd stick with ball joints and ends. Unless your bushings are shot. I would love to do LCA bushings, I just don't have the time for all that in one sitting. I'm like you, I'd love to do it all at once because of labor...but mines a daily driver. You're on the right track though.
     

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