Author Topic: knuckle rebuild (Read 9312 times)

Bs85 · « **on:** Aug 21, 2007, 07:49:56 PM »

ok orderd the knuckle rebuild kit because my front end is leaking like crazy and was just wondering how hard is this install and i have never took one apart before so if there is any tricks or special tools any advise would help thanks.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1 on:** Aug 21, 2007, 07:56:04 PM »

Standard Metric Stockets
Standard Metric Wrenches
Lock-Ring Plyers (not snap ring plyers)
54mm (2-1/8") socket
Tube of grease
Cleaner of your choice
Jack stands
Jack
Lug wrench
1985 FSM
Pull Scale
Brass Drift
Hammer

I think that's it....

Follow the instructions in the FSM and it's cake.

Don't throw away anything until you are done.

Bs85 · « **Reply #2 on:** Aug 21, 2007, 08:15:21 PM »

sweet thanks man!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #3 on:** Aug 21, 2007, 08:45:12 PM »

Almost forgot the most important thing.....

Torque wrench!

randito · « **Reply #4 on:** Aug 22, 2007, 05:45:23 AM »

I'd give yourself twice the amount of time you think it's gonna take being that you've never done it before. I did this last year and had trouble getting all the cone washers off and removing my tie rod. Also depends how rusty your vehicle is and if you wanna take the time to paint your knuckles or axle housing. Fairly straight forward though, but time consuming, for me anyway. Good write up here as well.

http://www.4crawler.com/4Runner.shtml

79toy20r · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 22, 2007, 11:12:53 PM »

The cone washers are a cake walk with a brass drift. Atleast they were on my rig

84pickup · « **Reply #6 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 04:08:28 PM »

why did you disconect the tie rod. did you cleanout the knuckle or something.

Wermz84 · « **Reply #7 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 04:33:52 PM »

Patience getting the cone washers out.

I had a couple that were difficult with the brass drift.

I think I was the first guy to take them apart on my truck. lol

BigMike · « **Reply #8 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 04:51:45 PM »

Just wondering if you also ordered a pair of Heavy Duty Inner Axle Seals? If its leaking like crazy, then I'd recommend doing your best to prevent it from leaking again.

84pickup · « **Reply #9 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 05:05:07 PM »

on the cone washers i used some punches and a hammer but after bending a few punches, i found that you can just use a BFH and hit the head of the stud and knock the cone washers loose. also you'll need the 52 mm socket to get the giant nut off. and maybe a pair of c-ring pliers the kind that spread while you squeeze the handle.

DTB · « **Reply #10 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 05:34:12 PM »

Quote from: 84pickup on Aug 23, 2007, 05:05:07 PM

i found that you can just use a BFH and hit the head of the stud and knock the cone washers loose.

you really shouldnt do that....at least put a nut on the end of the stud and bang on that//or if you are replacing the studs it might be ok

MiniSimp · « **Reply #11 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 05:50:45 PM »

Quote from: 84pickup on Aug 23, 2007, 05:05:07 PM

also you'll need the ~~52 mm~~ 54MM socket to get the giant nut off.

Fixed it for ya.

Wermz84 · « **Reply #12 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 06:18:45 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Aug 23, 2007, 05:34:12 PM

you really shouldnt do that....at least put a nut on the end of the stud and bang on that//or if you are replacing the studs it might be ok

I think a brass hammer would be ok.

prolly chew it up though.

atoyot · « **Reply #13 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 07:06:39 PM »

im pretty new at this and here is my progress with my front end.

im trying to rebuild it with all the right stuff. i already have an aussie on order, yukon529, knuckle rebuild with heavy duty axle seals. im saving for longfields hub gears, sas kit so the vented discs would pretty much complete my axle i think

. once i have these i think i would be pretty close to having my front end done. for now without much cash im just cleaning everything i possibly can. anyone got suggestions or tips on cleaning the axle housing? and what do i keep from the old steering stuff?

DTB · « **Reply #14 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 07:20:29 PM »

Quote from: atoyot on Aug 23, 2007, 07:06:39 PM

im trying to rebuild it with all the right stuff. i already have an aussie on order, yukon529, knuckle rebuild with heavy duty axle seals. im saving for longfields hub gears, sas kit so the vented discs would pretty much complete my axle i think . once i have these i think i would be pretty close to having my front end done. for now without much cash im just cleaning everything i possibly can. anyone got suggestions or tips on cleaning the axle housing? and what do i keep from the old steering stuff?

You are doing a good job so far! I used a wire wheel, flapper disc, lots of elbow grease and a pressure washer. I would recommend capping your steering stops and gusseting the knuckle balls

Wermz84 · « **Reply #15 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 07:24:00 PM »

I remember those pics DTB.

Good progress atoyot. you'll have it up and running in no time.

atoyot · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 07:48:16 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Aug 23, 2007, 07:20:29 PM

You are doing a good job so far! I used a wire wheel, flapper disc, lots of elbow grease and a pressure washer. I would recommend capping your steering stops and gusseting the knuckle balls

all those things you recommend come with the gusset kit right?
how do you go about cleaning the inside of the axle housing?

Duffil · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 07:51:44 PM »

Quote from: atoyot on Aug 23, 2007, 07:48:16 PM

all those things you recommend come with the gusset kit right?
how do you go about cleaning the inside of the axle housing?

toilet brush, pressure washer, Super Clean...

atoyot · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 07:55:05 PM »

Quote from: Wermz84 on Aug 23, 2007, 07:24:00 PM

Good progress atoyot. you'll have it up and running in no time.

this is only my first step in my build. my sas and rear kit is the last thing on my mind. i want to get everything else ready before i lift it. i want to make sure i dont miss any of the major things i would need besides the lift itself

DTB · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 07:56:24 PM »

Quote from: atoyot on Aug 23, 2007, 07:48:16 PM

all those things you recommend come with the gusset kit right?
how do you go about cleaning the inside of the axle housing?

yes, they all come with the kit. cleaning the inside is not a fun job! very, very messy

atoyot · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 07:56:56 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on Aug 23, 2007, 07:51:44 PM

toilet brush, pressure washer, Super Clean...

thanx very much for the tips

atoyot · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 08:00:37 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Aug 23, 2007, 07:56:24 PM

cleaning the inside is not a fun job! very, very messy

and it stinks really bad too. i just took off my diff and theres a bit of rust in it. is this normal to have rust in the upper portion?

91 super yoda · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 09:47:10 PM »

another easy way to brake the cone washers loose is to spin the rotor and hit the top of the locking hub with a dead blow. it wont mess up the hammer, the studs, or the nuts. takes about 10 sec. per side

MiniSimp · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 24, 2007, 05:11:09 AM »

Quote from: atoyot on Aug 23, 2007, 07:06:39 PM

im pretty new at this and here is my progress with my front end.

Since you're doing it right, seperate the hubs and rotors and clean out the hub and put new rotors on it.

atoyot · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 24, 2007, 05:51:54 AM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Aug 24, 2007, 05:11:09 AM

Since you're doing it right, seperate the hubs and rotors and clean out the hub and put new rotors on it.

everything on my axle is taken part and most of its cleaned and im just saving some $ to get thesas kit so i could get the new rotors on there. im also saving for my lonfields and hub gears first

OOPS · « **Reply #25 on:** Aug 24, 2007, 10:14:31 AM »

This is just my opinion, the truss does look good though!!!!!!!

atoyot · « **Reply #26 on:** Aug 25, 2007, 12:00:19 AM »

hey dirt toy boy where did you get the diff armor?

DTB · « **Reply #27 on:** Aug 25, 2007, 04:52:21 PM »

sky manufacturing ..they were on sale for like 30 bucks each

atoyot · « **Reply #28 on:** Aug 26, 2007, 01:54:54 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Aug 25, 2007, 04:52:21 PM

sky manufacturing ..they were on sale for like 30 bucks each

thanx

Wermz84 · « **Reply #29 on:** Aug 27, 2007, 10:27:08 AM »

I just got mine from them. haven't put them on yet.

Bs85 [OP]

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