ah yeh thats what i got
JBA UCA post install thoughts - boot not fitting right?
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ah yeh thats what i got
Drift Monkey
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Just messaged him again. We'll see.
All Good Now!
I got my 2 washers today and installed them after the kiddos went to bed. Took about 30mins-ish per side but took longer because I had to replace the driverside ABS/speed wire. I also took time to bend open the brackets and adjust the wire so that the brackets could mount using the default hole and I could freely adjust the wire so it would not bend too sharp or be too tight.
So after I installed the 2nd washer it looked better. But after I went for a drive I guess it magically seated itself and looks great!
I got my 2 washers today and installed them after the kiddos went to bed. Took about 30mins-ish per side but took longer because I had to replace the driverside ABS/speed wire. I also took time to bend open the brackets and adjust the wire so that the brackets could mount using the default hole and I could freely adjust the wire so it would not bend too sharp or be too tight.
So after I installed the 2nd washer it looked better. But after I went for a drive I guess it magically seated itself and looks great!
Drift Monkey
New member
I got my 2 washers today and installed them after the kiddos went to bed. Took about 30mins-ish per side but took longer because I had to replace the driverside ABS/speed wire. I also took time to bend open the brackets and adjust the wire so that the brackets could mount using the default hole and I could freely adjust the wire so it would not bend too sharp or be too tight.
So after I installed the 2nd washer it looked better. But after I went for a drive I guess it magically seated itself and looks great!
Nice! Looks like the washers did the trick! Now if only Marlin would text me back...
Drift Monkey
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Shout out to Marlin! He replied who replied to my text early in the morning (apparently this sort of stuff is covered under "Warranty Ball Joint Washers") and shipped the washers out today! I gotta remember 60 ft-lbs for that nut.
This shouldn't change any alignment specs right?
This shouldn't change any alignment specs right?
Drift Monkey
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I got my 2 washers today and installed them after the kiddos went to bed. Took about 30mins-ish per side but took longer because I had to replace the driverside ABS/speed wire. I also took time to bend open the brackets and adjust the wire so that the brackets could mount using the default hole and I could freely adjust the wire so it would not bend too sharp or be too tight.
So after I installed the 2nd washer it looked better. But after I went for a drive I guess it magically seated itself and looks great!
How'd you get the ball joint back out? I took a quick stab today and couldn't get the UCA to lift up to get the threading out of the spindle!
Drift Monkey
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I couldn't get the JBAs off at lunch so I put her back together for now.
I tried a mallet and it never popped out. I don't know if I'm not hitting it hard enough or what...it hasn't been very long since install.
the vids ive seen of peeps using a mallet are hitting it pretty hard.
the pitman/tierod pulller worked well.
Drift Monkey
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I'll try with a 3lb sledge next time I take the wheels off lol.
AuSeeker
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When you say you "rented" a pitman arm puller from Autozone, are you saying you had to pay to use/rent it?
Here where I live most auto part stores loan out tools for free, you do have to put a refundable deposit on the tool until you bring it back.
ah, i guess loan is a better word. I didnt have to pay for it. There was a deposit that was refunded after I returned it.
Drift Monkey
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Another quick question - is that ball joint nut supposed to be set at 45 or 60 ft-lbs? All the JBA install instructions all say 45 and all their videos say 60? Dafuq?
i knew it. I knew is saw 45# somewhere... but then i saw your prev post about 60# so i went and watched the video and it said 60#.
I set mine to 50# (at the time i rememberd 45#) because my torque wrench min is 50#. And i gave it a little extra after that.
I'm sure 50-55# is good...?
Drift Monkey
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I did 60 when I took that side apart last...can't hurt I suppose.
daytonaviolet
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I literally just received my UCA’s today. Seems like it is a known issue, why don’t they just include more washers ? Let me email them now. I’d rather get this done right the first time. I only have one washer per side :-(
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Drift Monkey
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I literally just received my UCA’s today. Seems like is is a known issue, why don’t they just include more washers ? Let me email them now. I’d rather get this done right the first time. I only have one washer per side :-(
I'm honestly surprised they don't ship with 2 washers by now. Then again, without OP i probably wouldn't have checked...
HL4Runner
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I literally just received my UCA’s today. Seems like it is a known issue, why don’t they just include more washers ? Let me email them now. I’d rather get this done right the first time. I only have one washer per side :-(
Same here. Received my UCAs last week, still sitting in the garage. Glad I saw this thread, contacted JBA last night and got notification this afternoon that additional washers will be dispatched. Good customer service.
I agreed that added washers should be included going forward. Or revise the boot design.
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AuSeeker
Elite Member
While they react quickly and said they would send out extra washers, I really don't see that as good customer service when they obviously know that the extra washers are needed because of poor design, IMHO good customer service would be to include the extra washers with every order, at least until they do some kind of redesign to solve the issue!
I'm wondering why even one washer should be needed much less two, IMHO this make it more obvious that they know there's a design issue?
TheLaundryMan
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Mine are the exact same way. Glad you made this post I just kinda said meh its made for this right?
