Bah765
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Noblesville, IN
I finally got around to installing the IRO adjustable LCA. Removing the frame side bolts proved to be a pita. But I was able to fit a grinding wheel in there and cut the bolts out in no time.
This was my first time installing LCA so figuring out how to rotate the axle was a learning curve for me. I was able to use a grade 8 - 9/16 bolt with no problems. A fair amount of anti-seize was also used.
I have read a lot of threads on "when do I need to upgrade my LCA" and after the install I would say, ASAP! The stock ones are as weak of a design as possible.
IRO does not supply instructions for just LCA, so I asked around and the consensus was that the adjustable end should be mounted on the axle side. I searched the interweb and google images and I could not confirm this. A quick phone call to the guys at IRO and I was told just the exact opposite. So I went with the professionals opinion.
Next upgrades on my list are to replace the cracked exhaust header. I haven't researched this much but since my XJ is a 99 it sound like I will need to stick with a stock one. And while I do that job I might as well swap in some brown dog motor mounts.
This was my first time installing LCA so figuring out how to rotate the axle was a learning curve for me. I was able to use a grade 8 - 9/16 bolt with no problems. A fair amount of anti-seize was also used.
I have read a lot of threads on "when do I need to upgrade my LCA" and after the install I would say, ASAP! The stock ones are as weak of a design as possible.
IRO does not supply instructions for just LCA, so I asked around and the consensus was that the adjustable end should be mounted on the axle side. I searched the interweb and google images and I could not confirm this. A quick phone call to the guys at IRO and I was told just the exact opposite. So I went with the professionals opinion.
Next upgrades on my list are to replace the cracked exhaust header. I haven't researched this much but since my XJ is a 99 it sound like I will need to stick with a stock one. And while I do that job I might as well swap in some brown dog motor mounts.
