Wow those axel stop were 45 bucks 10 years ago. My Jeep is the same way. Actually sounded like a bad wheel bearing. Thanks for the video! Most excellent!
Your suspension work is soon complete. It's great being a DIY guy so you can slow down to clean and paint. I like your style. You have a well equipped shop too. Thanks for the info on the stops, I need a pair myself.
Thanks for leaving in the part how you had to look at your other XJ as you forgot how the sway bar was aligned. And old aircraft mechanic told me to always take a bunch of photos before tackling a project that involves removing parts that have a specific alignment. Only takes seconds to do and potentially saves you hours of frustration.
I've never seen one without. The only XJ's i've worked on are 97 and up so might be a later model thing. I do know a lot of people remove them to improve articulation so that may have been what happened to yours. I currently own 2 2000 models and both have a rear factory sway bar.
@@MajorWeakness I had a 95 and currently drive a 98. I'm gonna go check to see if there's bolt holes where they would go. I wonder if they make rear disconnects for a 7" lift lol. I guess I could always fabricate a pair to work.
Question, help needed. I have a 93 XJ 4.0 four wheel drive w/ Dana 35 axel purchased new with a factory off road package. After watching several videos I decided to replace the stabilizer (sway bar) bushings. Per the Chrysler parts book I ordered four P/N 5200-1145 bushings. Went to install the bushings and no sway bar or bushings. Per the parts book diagram for my XJ it shows a sway bar P/N 5200-1135, bracket w/ Dana axel P/N 5200-6450 and link P/N 5200-1094. Does anyone know why I do not have any of the above parts on my rear suspension. Appreciate any comments.
Alot of people removed them for better articulation but since you are original owner it is puzzling. Possibly the factory "off road" package didn't include? Hopefully someone can shed some light on this mystery
Due to the off road package, Jeep omitted the rear sway bar for better articulation. My 1996 rear sway bar broke as my town paved the alley where I park about a good 8 inches higher than it was. It's now a heck of a bump getting in and out of where I park. I heard it clanking, pulled the passenger rear tire and it broke where it's held against the frame. I took the end links off both sides where they're bolted to the leaf spring this e evening. I attempted to get the bolts out of the clamps holding the sway bar against the frame but couldn't get the right sized socked in there. So I just left the sway bar there until I get the correct socket size to remove them. I'll probably just leave the rear sway bar off and use the bolts to close off the frame holes where they mounted originally. Hit them with a dash never seize, insert them and give all (4) four a blast of undercoating to seal them up.
Silicone spray has petroleum distillates which are harmful to rubber. Use silicone grease instead which you can purchase at big box home improvement place will find in plumbing dept. ps coats better 2. Also great for all rubber "O" rings.
Hey major what’s going on man. Where did you order the bushings from an what will they be called in store I’ve been searching and been getting different names each time.?
@@quan2839 I got the Bushings from Autozone, there were either part number FA7030 or FA1783, I would get both and return the ones u don't use. Hope this helps
@@MajorWeakness for the last 9 months I've been ordering stuff from RockAuto and getting it within a week and a lot of times 2 to 3 days sooner than expected.
@@MajorWeakness if RockAuto starts selling aftermarket 4x4 parts and lift kits they're going to put everybody else out of business at least with their shipping times
Looks like that tap and die set has paid for itself many times over. Missed you at the Ice Tea shop for Valentine’s Day. E-Ds undercarriage looks way better than yours.
Wow those axel stop were 45 bucks 10 years ago. My Jeep is the same way. Actually sounded like a bad wheel bearing. Thanks for the video! Most excellent!
Thanks for watching
Thanks mate, appreciate the vid!
You are welcome
great video! took your time to do everything right. Morris i4x4 s good.
Thanks for the kind words. I do like Morris 4x4, great quick service!
Your suspension work is soon complete. It's great being a DIY guy so you can slow down to clean and paint. I like your style. You have a well equipped shop too. Thanks for the info on the stops, I need a pair myself.
Thanks for the kind words. My shop is quite messy lol. Next will be a new front stabilizer. Thanks again for watching!
Thanks for leaving in the part how you had to look at your other XJ as you forgot how the sway bar was aligned. And old aircraft mechanic told me to always take a bunch of photos before tackling a project that involves removing parts that have a specific alignment. Only takes seconds to do and potentially saves you hours of frustration.
Very true indeed. I normally do take pictures and or videos but it's nice to have an entire other vehicle for reference!
Which way does the sway bar go in? There’s a long side and a bump side. I forgot which side goes on which
Never seen a sway bar on the rear of an XJ and I've built two of them!
I've never seen one without. The only XJ's i've worked on are 97 and up so might be a later model thing. I do know a lot of people remove them to improve articulation so that may have been what happened to yours. I currently own 2 2000 models and both have a rear factory sway bar.
@@MajorWeakness I had a 95 and currently drive a 98. I'm gonna go check to see if there's bolt holes where they would go. I wonder if they make rear disconnects for a 7" lift lol. I guess I could always fabricate a pair to work.
@@seniorxj2931 not sure about that one!
Hey, Love your videos. Can you tell me what size bolts you used for the axle snubbers? Mine snapped off...
I believe them to be 5/16"-18
@@MajorWeakness thanks
very clean !!!!!!! job
Thank you
Question, help needed. I have a 93 XJ 4.0 four wheel drive w/ Dana 35 axel purchased new with a factory off road package. After watching several videos I decided to replace the stabilizer (sway bar) bushings. Per the Chrysler parts book I ordered four P/N 5200-1145 bushings. Went to install the bushings and no sway bar or bushings. Per the parts book diagram for my XJ it shows a sway bar P/N 5200-1135, bracket w/ Dana axel P/N 5200-6450 and link P/N 5200-1094. Does anyone know why I do not have any of the above parts on my rear suspension. Appreciate any comments.
Alot of people removed them for better articulation but since you are original owner it is puzzling. Possibly the factory "off road" package didn't include? Hopefully someone can shed some light on this mystery
Due to the off road package, Jeep omitted the rear sway bar for better articulation. My 1996 rear sway bar broke as my town paved the alley where I park about a good 8 inches higher than it was. It's now a heck of a bump getting in and out of where I park. I heard it clanking, pulled the passenger rear tire and it broke where it's held against the frame. I took the end links off both sides where they're bolted to the leaf spring this e evening. I attempted to get the bolts out of the clamps holding the sway bar against the frame but couldn't get the right sized socked in there. So I just left the sway bar there until I get the correct socket size to remove them. I'll probably just leave the rear sway bar off and use the bolts to close off the frame holes where they mounted originally. Hit them with a dash never seize, insert them and give all (4) four a blast of undercoating to seal them up.
Careful, I've seen those bump stops hold water and rot out the frame.
I keep fluid film behind them plus I'm in south
Are the rear inner bushings the same size as the front ones?
If you are referring to the sway bar bushings then yes the rear are different from the front
Did replacing the bushings help with any clunking over bumps? My xj is lifted 3.5 in the rear, all new parts, except the old sway bar and bushings.
Yes it eliminated all clunking, front Bushings are very cheap, like 5.00 at autozone, rear a little more
Silicone spray has petroleum distillates which are harmful to rubber. Use silicone grease instead which you can purchase at big box home improvement place
will find in plumbing dept. ps coats better 2. Also great for all rubber "O" rings.
Great information! I'll get some!
Hey major what’s going on man. Where did you order the bushings from an what will they be called in store I’ve been searching and been getting different names each time.?
An what size are the bushings if you remember
@@quan2839 I got the Bushings from Autozone, there were either part number FA7030 or FA1783, I would get both and return the ones u don't use. Hope this helps
The front sway bar Bushings were part number FA7030 from Autozone
Thanks! Any issues with the snubber length on the stock suspension?
No issue whatsoever with the length
I have been waiting for a 700 dollor lift kit from morris 4x4 for over 2 months now and they keep extending the ship date lol
A lot of company's are experiencing similar issues, now I'm waiting for an order from quadratec for over a month!
@@MajorWeakness for the last 9 months I've been ordering stuff from RockAuto and getting it within a week and a lot of times 2 to 3 days sooner than expected.
@@MajorWeakness if RockAuto starts selling aftermarket 4x4 parts and lift kits they're going to put everybody else out of business at least with their shipping times
@@chrisbuechele7005 yes I used rock auto for the carpet for the cheap jeep, I think I have a video about that
@@chrisbuechele7005 agree
Nice job.I need to do that to mine,or just remove it. lol....
It's not a bad repair, cheap and easy, thanks for watching
Looks like that tap and die set has paid for itself many times over. Missed you at the Ice Tea shop for Valentine’s Day. E-Ds undercarriage looks way better than yours.
Yes E-Ds undercarriage is in good shape...but cheap jeep is coming along
Yes I cant tell you how many times that HF set saves me. I plan on getting a better set one day
I also have to replace my sway bar. Ugh
Not too bad of a job