Excellent Tutorial... You are so correct. Some Veteran JEEPERS often forget that they too were beginners at one point yet find it necessary to intimidate newbies and the questions they have. Great Job!
Simply outstanding! I ordered my first Jeep in July (still waiting). This is perfect for new Jeep owner in understanding all the terminology for the suspension. Thank you for taking the time to explain it.
Man, I hit subscribe, as soon as you started talking.. it nice to find someone who take time to be genuine with Jeep Wrangler beginners. Thanks again..
Very helpful! I am not a complete novice but got in over my head while installing a new lift kit and this was extremely valuable in helping me understand what things *should* be like under my Jeep (and what they are called!).
Thank you for the video. I was trying to figure this out myself as far as the Terminology of the different parts. I was to upgrade my control arms track bar etc. thanks again
I hope so, I kind of wished I planned it a lot better and could made it with more detail and instructions like. It was shooting from the hip on this one. Thanks for watching man!!
Very helpful. Probably need to watch it a bunch more times to understand and remember the names, but appreciate this straight forward video. I'll checkout your channel to see if you have some additional similar content. I'm a wrangler wannabe newebee.
Subscribed. Just got a 2001 jeep wrangler 60th anniversary with a 4 inch lift. If I'm honest I bought it because it looked awesome but, quickly realized I have no Idea what anything is supposed to look like in the from end. Thank you
Thanks for the comprehensive basic introduction to the front anatomy of the JK. It's very clear view- and understandable - and your Jeep ist CLEAN 🌟! I think the pitman-arm connects to the STEERING box, not the gearbox.
Immediately subscribe because your tone and candor are absolutely excellent. Thank you for the simplified explanation. You are 100% right that people tend to bash newer jeep owners because they don’t understand some of the lingo that go along with Jeep’s. Is there a video you can suggest to freshen up your front suspension on the JK. Perhaps maintenance, torque’s and common issues. I get some bump steer and have recently developed a death wobble. RC 4’lift. Starting to think my pitman arm needs lowering and definitely know my drag link needs replaced.
Thanks for the support. A 4in lift complicates things on a Jeep but nothing that can’t be fixed. I’m also new to Jeeps (2years). Bump steer is because the drag link and track bar are no longer parallel with the axle or with each other. In most cases adding a track bar bracket which rises the passenger side end of the track bar and flipping the drag link tie Rod on the passenger side. Adjustable control arms are a must with a 4in lift. I would recommend lower and uppers. Death wobble can be simple as mis-alignment toe or worn steering/ball joints/track bar etc.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. We always need gentlemen like you willing to put forth the effort for everyone’s benefit. BTW, I found this video thanks to the algorithm. Sometimes it works.
Thanks for the info on front-end parts 👍 Just got my 1st jeep wrangler unlimited SAHARA V6 3.6 GECKO PREARL Has 35X12.50 R20 tires And a Real lift lots of fun And it's a different world doing the jeep wave at other jeepers here's one for all who sees this. 🤟✌🖐👍👌
hey lots of help ive recently moved a light poll with the passenger front and made a mess of all that ...stuff i can only pray God be with me on my efforts to replace all them arms and sway bars thanks brother
Awesome!! Love the video, love the idea of it and behind it! I’m just not getting into them and I understand most basic parts but am now just starting to put it all together lol
Thank you for your time explaining this. Very helpful and much appreciated. I have owned jeeps for years but never upgraded anything. This video helps me to know what is what. Thanks 😁
Thanks. That's useful information, presented. I have a used Wrangler that was customized before I bought it. I'm still compiling a list of replaced parts, and this is really handy to watch.
I do appreciate the video. Fantastic information. I totally agree that some Jeep veterans come across as ‘know it all’ and try to show off their knowledge to new Jeep owners but don’t help since they forget that our knowledge isn’t as varied as them. That’s one treason I don’t join clubs and prefer to be a lone wolf. I’ve built an impressive Jeep and maintained it on my own, but it’s a big turn off so I don’t associate with other Jeep owners or clubs.
I’m kind of the same way as in not associating with clubs or that many other Jeep owners. I bought a Jeep because I wanted a capable vehicle with unlimited aftermarket support. I just don’t understand the Jeep Community at all and don’t want to. Thanks for watching
@@Georgia4Low totally understand. I’ve added things to my Jeep that aren’t even meant for jeeps and welded stuff together that works just fine (at a fraction of the cost)! for example, I replicated some mirrors from a military truck I used to drive using Home Depot tubing, parts from a 1962 pickup truck, a stick of gum and hope and dreams. They came out awesome and I get asked often where I purchased them.
Thanks for watching. I have thought about doing that video for under the hood. Just a lot of items on the engine maybe hard to see or point out. I’ll take another look and see if it can be done.
Hello !!!! Very good information on the front end parts I have a 2013 Jeep wrangler unlimited SAHARA V6 3.6 35"x 12.5 R 20 , M/S DICK CEPEK Tires I don't like it very Rough ride and out of balance feel It's my first jeep Have a great rest of your day
Thanks for watching. This really only covers the JK Jeep but these same parts are very common on a lot of other Jeep Wrangler models, just maybe configured differently
Subscribed specifically because of this video. Thanks a lot. I've tinkered with cars (diy, not pro) for years so I know some of this, but it's great to see things and see them described a bit and actually pointed too. I wish there were a lot more videos like this. How much better are the dual steering stabilizers? Is a lift with bigger tires the main reason to get a dual or would a stock benefit? Planning my lift for bigger tires.
Thanks for the support! To be honest a dual steering stabilizer is just for looks, I have since went back to a single unit and like it better as steering is lighter. A single stabilizer will serve you perfectly. Thanks for watching
Very helpful Arthur. Thank you for taking the time to put this together and publish. I have the bug and want to learn everything possible about my JK. Any resources you would recommend? Would like the same level of knowledge as a certified Jeep tech without changing industries.
Thanks for the support and watching! Not one resource I can think of other than exploring the internet. I like to explore Jeep forums and Facebook Jeep groups and search RU-vid videos. I take away a little from each and apply it to when working on the Jeep.
I think when you said pitman arm is connected to the gear box you need to explain a little more. Is this specific to your jeep? what is the reason the steering would be connected to the transmission component?
The pitmen arm is connected to the sector shaft coming out of the steering gear box. It’s common for the steering gear box to be referred to as the gear box or steering gear box. Thanks for watching
New jeep owner, thx for the video, helped me to know what I was looking at. I have a question. I replaced my stock shocks with skyjacker black max. And a few days later I have squeaking from the front suspension, any idea what could cause it? Never had the sound with the stock shocks. Thx.
I’ve never had shocks make that type of noise unless they are completely shot/blown out. With the Jeep sitting still and you push down on each corner of the bumper compressing the suspension does it squeak?
@@Georgia4Low don’t think it’s the shock, I narrowed it to the driver front side. When I push down on the front of the jeep it squeaks. It’s driving me crazy, no squeaking with stock shocks, and now with brand new shocks it’s squeaking.
LOVED Your Tutorial.. Thanks for the video.. It was very educational.. Question: Should the Stabilzer bar move up and down? I've had my jeep in the service dept (twice now and still not right, so its going back again) originally for "death wobble" and they've replaced the steering dampers (1st) then track bar (2nd) and jeep still not right plus there's still a noise .. any suggestions? (My husband took video of stabilizer bar movement bcuz it didnt move before they worked on it & thinks that may be where noise coming from plus the jeep still pulls to right & steering wheel is off center to left) I'm a bit frustrated and need help to figure this out. I've had my jeep 2 yrs with no issues until the death wobble. Again, thanks for the information and hope you can help.
“Stabilizer Bar” are you referring the tie rod? The steering stabilizer attaches to the axle and the tie rod. The tie rod has tie rod ends on each end. Tie rod ends are like ball sockets and the tie rod itself should rotate up and down.
Thank you so much I was looking into replacing the sway bar links (which I didn’t know the name for until your video helped) but I would like to know if the part that connects the sway bar links to the sway bar arm what is that called ? I think mine is making a clunking noise and I think it’s that but I’m not sure if I should replace the bar/arm or just the connectors? What do they call that?
The sway bar runs across to both side and connects to both sway bar links, these links are also connected to the axle. The sway bar itself has no moving parts and is held in place by two metal clamps with a rubber bushing on each side. Those rubber bushing are pretty tough and last a long time. The sway bar links has small “ball joints” on each end that are likely to wear faster.
@@Georgia4Low thank you I think I will replace the links and look for a quick connect for 2019 Sahara jlu. Thank you so much your video is amazing I will definitely follow you
Hi Arthur, I know I’m a little late to this thread but I hope you still can offer some help. Both my 2000 and 2005 wrangler violently wobble between 50-55mph, no wobble before that or after. Would you happen to know what would cause this? Stabilizer bar, etc? Thank you!
First things is to check the track bar ends, mounting bolts, and track bar brackets for wear. The track bar positions and keeps the axle centered under the Jeep. Should be zero movement in the track bar mounts or ends. Next make sure the ball joints are not worn out, tie road ends as well.
Hello, greetings from Argentina, excellent video. my question is how long after being bought new can the front end of a jk 3.6l show wear with fairly urban use? thank you big hug!
@@Georgia4Low Thank you very much for answering me so quickly, you are very kind. In my jeep I have 285/70/18 by goodrich tires, they are 3 sizes more than the ones that come from the factory. Could it be that these will reduce that thousand by half? thank you very much 🤗
I feel pretty confident that even with 285/70/18 size tires you should have great service life from the suspension parts. They could reduce the life of the ball joints and tie rod ends but I'm pretty sure you still should see 100,000 miles of use. Off-road would shorten the life the parts quicker.
