To line up the drag link, turn the steering wheel.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"Robb S via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
> I am going to Bill, thanks for the web post. It is a work in progress. I
> think I assembled the components not in the order proposed by rubicon. I
> am attempting to disassemble the pitman arm last. I am thinking I have
> excessive stress on the assembly which is already difficult to remove.
> Also, the drag link comes with a bracket in the kit. I also, did not
> follow item by item directions. I have the springs tightened up, and the
> drag link isn't lining up. I will loosen everything and redo next weekend,
> I'm about an inch off on the drag link lining up. I might try jacking up
> the passenger side axle side to compensate for a quick re-attachment. I am
> a mechanic/technician by trade but not automotive. I'm a licencened
> electrician and do heating and air conditoning. New to the Jeep World, but
> have common sense and SOME mechanical skills. Bought the jeep for $2000.
> 80,000 miles. It wouldn't move, so I got a deal, new clutch and WallaAA!
> Lots of nickle and dime stuff though. Otherwise, my heart was in a real
> jeep if I hadn't gotten such a good deal
> thanks BILL
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.carkb.com

 

To line up the drag link, turn the steering wheel.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"Robb S via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
> I am going to Bill, thanks for the web post. It is a work in progress. I
> think I assembled the components not in the order proposed by rubicon. I
> am attempting to disassemble the pitman arm last. I am thinking I have
> excessive stress on the assembly which is already difficult to remove.
> Also, the drag link comes with a bracket in the kit. I also, did not
> follow item by item directions. I have the springs tightened up, and the
> drag link isn't lining up. I will loosen everything and redo next weekend,
> I'm about an inch off on the drag link lining up. I might try jacking up
> the passenger side axle side to compensate for a quick re-attachment. I am
> a mechanic/technician by trade but not automotive. I'm a licencened
> electrician and do heating and air conditoning. New to the Jeep World, but
> have common sense and SOME mechanical skills. Bought the jeep for $2000.
> 80,000 miles. It wouldn't move, so I got a deal, new clutch and WallaAA!
> Lots of nickle and dime stuff though. Otherwise, my heart was in a real
> jeep if I hadn't gotten such a good deal
> thanks BILL
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.carkb.com

 

To line up the drag link, turn the steering wheel.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"Robb S via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
> I am going to Bill, thanks for the web post. It is a work in progress. I
> think I assembled the components not in the order proposed by rubicon. I
> am attempting to disassemble the pitman arm last. I am thinking I have
> excessive stress on the assembly which is already difficult to remove.
> Also, the drag link comes with a bracket in the kit. I also, did not
> follow item by item directions. I have the springs tightened up, and the
> drag link isn't lining up. I will loosen everything and redo next weekend,
> I'm about an inch off on the drag link lining up. I might try jacking up
> the passenger side axle side to compensate for a quick re-attachment. I am
> a mechanic/technician by trade but not automotive. I'm a licencened
> electrician and do heating and air conditoning. New to the Jeep World, but
> have common sense and SOME mechanical skills. Bought the jeep for $2000.
> 80,000 miles. It wouldn't move, so I got a deal, new clutch and WallaAA!
> Lots of nickle and dime stuff though. Otherwise, my heart was in a real
> jeep if I hadn't gotten such a good deal
> thanks BILL
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.carkb.com

 

after speaking with rubicon about being sent only 1 set of 4 degree shims,
they tell me they are for the rear and not the front. They did away with
the front because everyone just goes and get a cv driveshaft. What to do
until then, who knows...LOL anyway, their suggestion is to do away with
the drag link all together...

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after speaking with rubicon about being sent only 1 set of 4 degree shims,
they tell me they are for the rear and not the front. They did away with
the front because everyone just goes and get a cv driveshaft. What to do
until then, who knows...LOL anyway, their suggestion is to do away with
the drag link all together...

--
Message posted via http://www.carkb.com

 

after speaking with rubicon about being sent only 1 set of 4 degree shims,
they tell me they are for the rear and not the front. They did away with
the front because everyone just goes and get a cv driveshaft. What to do
until then, who knows...LOL anyway, their suggestion is to do away with
the drag link all together...

--
Message posted via http://www.carkb.com

 

after speaking with rubicon about being sent only 1 set of 4 degree shims,
they tell me they are for the rear and not the front. They did away with
the front because everyone just goes and get a cv driveshaft. What to do
until then, who knows...LOL anyway, their suggestion is to do away with
the drag link all together...

--
Message posted via http://www.carkb.com

 

actually, that doesn't do anything. It's connected to the axle and the
frame. Only there to support the axle and keep things lined up. Rubicon
advised me that most people do away with the drag link, I mentioned that
it's probably because their bracket doesn't work. Anyway off it comes.
I'm told that the cj's never had them but didn't ask about the tj's. I'm a
learnin...

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Message posted via http://www.carkb.com

 

actually, that doesn't do anything. It's connected to the axle and the
frame. Only there to support the axle and keep things lined up. Rubicon
advised me that most people do away with the drag link, I mentioned that
it's probably because their bracket doesn't work. Anyway off it comes.
I'm told that the cj's never had them but didn't ask about the tj's. I'm a
learnin...

--
Message posted via http://www.carkb.com

 

actually, that doesn't do anything. It's connected to the axle and the
frame. Only there to support the axle and keep things lined up. Rubicon
advised me that most people do away with the drag link, I mentioned that
it's probably because their bracket doesn't work. Anyway off it comes.
I'm told that the cj's never had them but didn't ask about the tj's. I'm a
learnin...

--
Message posted via http://www.carkb.com