How to install Reid Steel Steering Knuckles Jeep Gladiator JL - Replace Jeep Aluminum Knuckles

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In our latest video we skipped all the fancy editing, music and intros to give you a straightforward how-to installation for the Reid Racing Jeep Gladiator steel steering knuckles.
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Reid Stock Fitment part number: www.polyperformance.com/reid-...
Stock Fitment is Part # DBP-JL001 Pair
Torque Settings JT
2x Brake Caliper Bolts - 145 FT/LBS
3x 12pt Axle Shaft Bolts - 75 FT/LBs
Ball Joint Torque Sequence - Dynatrac HD Ball Joints
1st Bottom - 15FT/LBS
2nd Top - 55FT/LBS (Add Cotter Pin)
3rd bottom - 35FT/LBS (Add Cotter Pin)
**Check specs for jeep stock ball joints or if you're using synergy ball joints check the specs carefully.
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@JP-ic1fi 22 дня назад

Great upgrade and how to video. My 2021 Xtreme Recon fortunately came with steel knuckles. We’ll see how well they hold up before I make the same upgrade.

@barelymadeit 22 дня назад

Thanks so much! Steele knuckles should be mandatory. 😅

@DeanJohnson67 9 месяцев назад

will be doing this next month as well as ball joint deletes!

@barelymadeit 9 месяцев назад

Its a great upgrade, adds so much front end strength. Winter is a perfect time for upgrades too. 😅

@Tunaslayer1 9 месяцев назад

I watch a ton of jeep videos from the Big time RU-vidrs that have shops with lifts, and every tool you could imagine...And, all were free so long as they mention their brand in the video. But I also enjoy the driveway mechanic getting things done! I can't imagine how difficult it was to perform this job while trying to make RU-vid content. 1) I Don"t mind you using a Ryobi impact, as long as it works for you. You could be using a pink Barbie & Ken impackt as long as it works.... Right. 2) Don't waste time responding to folks that live in their parents basement, like atmattb225. I Don't believe "Haynes" (notice the correct capitalization and spelling) cover non-OEM replacements. Thank you for the video, and you just got another subscriber with a Thumbs up!! Have fun out there!!

@barelymadeit 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much man!! We really appreciate your support! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@huntinbob06 10 месяцев назад

My tie rod wallowed out my aluminum knuckles on the Rubicon trail turning 38's. I absolutely love my Reid knuckles. My steering is tight as a drum.

@barelymadeit 10 месяцев назад

Oh man, that sucks. I wish jeep would have gone steel on the JTR, the reids really do make a big difference. The truck feels more solid on the road.

@JeepinBailey 11 месяцев назад

Nice upgrade. 👍🏼 Looks like a fun little project to do.

@barelymadeit 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! Except for that passenger side it was a really fun install. 😀

@1BADDAD 4 месяца назад

Diesel JL Rubicon (2021), like mine, came with aluminum knucks

@barelymadeit 4 месяца назад

Shit really? I was missinformed then. I thought all diesels had steel from the factory.

@1BADDAD 4 месяца назад

@@barelymadeit I originally thought so as well my dad’s 23 JL diesel has aluminum as well. I think it was just JT’s

@MrCheerbo 7 месяцев назад

What’s happened with the old steering knuckle

@BPJeep 11 месяцев назад

Good timing I needed motivation to install mine tonight. I am doing RCV's and Ball Joint deletes at the same time.

@barelymadeit 11 месяцев назад

Oh thats awesome, youll have no problems at all, Its really a fun install! 😀 My RCVs are enrout now, but wont arrive until next week. So theyll be going on after Telluride!

@fishing_with_ryan2416 Месяц назад

How do you like the ball joint deletes?

@BPJeep Месяц назад

@@fishing_with_ryan2416 I have no problem at all with them at all the front end feels tight.

@Intentsrig 7 месяцев назад

Man I had a helluva time getting my stock knuckles off my dynatrac ball joints. The aluminum knuckle and steel spindle of the ball joint seems to have had what I think was galvanized corrosion. In the end I had to take a torch and heat one of the bottom ball joints/ knuckle connection. It was terrible. Next time when I go to replace balljoints on the new Jeep ill be doing reids at the same time.

@barelymadeit 7 месяцев назад

For real its crazy! I beat the shit out of mine for like 2 hours. I think being bent made it worse.

@Intentsrig 7 месяцев назад

@@barelymadeit Bent knuckle? Wow. I wheeled with my stock knuckles for a solid 4 years on 37’s. Slow speed crawling though. Never very fast. The top balljoint holes were starting to wallow out though. I still have those knuckles as an emergency back up if I break the JT’s before I get Reid’s lol.

@barelymadeit 7 месяцев назад

@@Intentsrig i slammed into a big rock going too fast. Its in this video. 🤦🏼‍♂️

@wpg1977 9 месяцев назад

Great job man . Sweet jeep👍

@JeepingMo 11 месяцев назад

Good install.

@barelymadeit 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! We gotta run a trail soon!

@j.christopherchang1668 7 месяцев назад

amazing video! I am also trying to purchase the Reid racing knuckle. I run a 3.5 lift 35 inch tires stock components for steering except I have a fox steering stabilizer. I have a 2018 JL sport S 3.6 v6 and I was wondering if I need to buy a new ball joint and tie rod and drag link in order to fit onto the knuckle... (I will eventually change my stock component because I got 80,000 miles on it already but biggest fear is I need to know which tie rod will fit onto my sport axle and Reid racking knuckle...) let me know if you recommend any!

@barelymadeit 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻 we are glad you found our video helpful! I would say the stock components would fit, but im not 100% sure. I would reach out to lewis Kemish at wreckless motorsports KY and just confirm before you buy parts. Hes a great guy and can tell you all the specifics on your exact rig so youll know for sure sure. Tell him we sent you. 😀

@Jeeptalkshow 8 месяцев назад

A prementivie upgrade or did you have a problem with the aluminum OEM knuckles? Assuming no issues with the OEM knuckles, did you notice anything when you installed the REID knuckles on control, drivability, etc...

@barelymadeit 8 месяцев назад

we actually bent the passenger side when we hit the rock on wheeler lake. Yes the truck felt more glued to the road and there wasn't any flex when going over larger rocks on full lock after the install.