[crg5698]

How easy is the forward a arms installation from backwoods armor? Anyone have a step by step process they could share?

 

[FuriousJ]

It's only 3 bolts, drop the arm, swap bushings, re install the a arm, grease!

 

[FuriousJ]

Oh and swap the zerks too

 

[crg5698]

I got them installed but the zerks are now not reachable. The metal piece above is in the way. Anybody run into this?

 

[crg5698]

I am guessing a 90 degree zerk replacement would do the trick?

 

[mustangwagz]

yah the 90's will work. i had issues too. i actually used a die-grinder and took some material off the metal tab above. You'll prolly have to remove arms AGAIN to get the 90's in there. The other option is to get a grease tip that slides on from the side...uhm, its hard to explain. Ill get a picture of it..

 

[mustangwagz]

heres a perfect example. Your local auto parts should have them. OR tractor supply store or something similar. Not uncommon in the "mechanic" world. lol

http://www.amazon.com/Thexton-THE418-Grease-Coupler/dp/B0002SR6XO

 

[littlebigrancher]

Shouldn't have to take arms off completely. Just pop ball.joint off and let the arm swing down. Should be able to get to them that way.

 

[mustangwagz]

Shouldn't have to take arms off completely. Just pop ball.joint off and let the arm swing down. Should be able to get to them that way.

OHHH YAAAHHHH!!! duh.....Good point!

 

[crg5698]

Thanks Wagz and Jayce for the help.

 

[wildchild]

Same thing I did to mine as well.

 

[crg5698]

Anyone know what size zerks those are?

 

[DJWorm]

I installed Delrin bushings when I installed the new forward A-Arms and the front and rear lift kit. Sprayed a little lithium grease on them, inserted them, sprayed more lithium grease in the interior and installed the metal bolt carriers. No more Zerks....no more lubing. Now smooth as silk and positive control.

Notice the new Delrin bushings installed in the new forward A-Arms sans Zerks: