TJ: Rockets Build

[Faithy]

I wouldn't be too conecerned in a Jeep? A radius arm will increase castor as the arm moves closer to the body - which is what happens to the outside arm due to weight transfer when cornering. Depending on lift height, I spose it could gain 5 degrees of castor, which is a lot when added to the 5 degrees you likely already have. Keeping the swaybars connected and having good shocks will help counter the body roll a bit. I'd raise the rear panhard rod at the diff end as well if it oversteers too much - the higher roll centre will help it corner flatter too. Flatter panhard allows the 4 link to flex better too

[Redemptioner]

Adding a HD rear swaybar with disconnects stops any body roll issues and really improves towing, I am using the stienjager and pretty happy with it. The oversteer is only ever something to remember when at low km/hr (like 5-10km) making hard turns, you will understand what I am talking about when you get driving around again.

[Rocket55]

I had a look under it the other day while pulling the front arms out and I couldn't even find the rear sway bar, eventually found the holes where it should reside ....

[Rocket55]

Bit of maintenance today, replaced a squeaky belt tensioner. Could only get a 2nd hand one at short notice. Looks like it's more worn out than the one it replaces, but it came with 12 months warranty and very easy to replace, so I'll see how it goes.



Then my attention turned to the front wheel bearing. These things turned up today, so no time like the present to throw them in.



Very easy and straight forward job to do. I did find the capillar very stiff to push back, I did remember seeing YouTube videos of people useing g clamps etc to push them back, so with this in mind I did find that an 18mm Kinchrome socket is the perfect spacer and made reinstalling the calliper very straight forward and quick.



Please excuse the lack of pads, this apparently is my next job.

Finished product.



Here's a short video of the bearing that came out of it

https://youtu.be/7XXadfm0ZbU

[Faithy]

Nice work mate. Good on you for spending a bit more on the Timkens too. If you're after new front pads, Blaine's 477 pads (http://www.blackmagicbrakes.com/inte...nal-store.html) are supposed to be the tits. I had EBC yellow's when my TJ had standard calipers and they were pretty good - the blackmagic pads are supposed to be even better. US$200 delivered so it's a little pricey (same price as EBC yellow) but, for a brake upgrade, it's a decent price I reckon.

[Rocket55]

Here's a few pics from a recent run down at Yalwal. Big thanks to Harry Temple from Allterrain Images for the high quality photos.

[Rocket55]

Bit of a cosmetic update this afternoon for my little TJ.



Old lights off and clean up the area behind them, take note of what colour wire does what. Line up your hole saw so as to cut out all the other holes.



Take a deep breath, grab a fresh battery for the drill and rip in. No going back now.



Wire them up and pop them in. If you look closely on the rear bar you'll see the two little Eagle Eye reverse lights on each side.



Off eBay, about $2 each