Johnny Joint Issue......

sco44 · Apr 5, 2007

anybody ever have this happen with their Johnny Joints? Do I need to use a larger snap ring? The bushing came out past the snap ring on like 4 joints. On one of them the snap ring came partially out out??

Anybody?

Thanks, Scott

skrause · Apr 5, 2007

That's what you were talking about huh Crash. :corn:

GRNTACO · Apr 5, 2007

I am sold........no Johnny Joints for me.

sco44 · Apr 5, 2007

am I missing something?? I haven't seen or heard of this?

Later, Scott

crash2 · Apr 5, 2007

skrause said:
That's what you were talking about huh Crash. :corn:

bingo.....

crash2 · Apr 5, 2007

GRNTACO said:
I am sold........no Johnny Joints for me.

Thats why you go with the RE joints with the screw in sides.

sco44 said:
am I missing something?? I haven't seen or heard of this?

Later, Scott

Its typical of that style--what happens is you are getting alot of side loading on the joint and the snap rings cannot take it...

Pook · Apr 5, 2007

Is the tube still round? or has it ovaled?

sarg · Apr 5, 2007

I think your missing the washer that keeps the bushing in.:eeek:

been beating mine for three years and loving them:redneck:

Money Mark · Apr 5, 2007

Gentlemen, start your engines! :flipoff:

(And the debate starts)

Sorry, couldn't resist. :kissmyass:

Not Jobless · Apr 5, 2007

As Sarg has stated...you are missing the washer that goes between the snap-ring and poly material. You are missing parts that are designed to be installed :awesomework:

As for RE screw in JJ'...the poly material they use for their bushings is absolute crap causing them to wear faster. Same **** different day...I have JJ's on my Jeep that have been on there for 8+ years...no wear and no issues

skrause · Apr 5, 2007

crash said:
Thats why you go with the RE joints with the screw in sides

The hell with that, I'm going even beefier. :fawkdancesmiley:

Pook · Apr 5, 2007

Jobless said:
As Sarg has stated...you are missing the washer that goes between the snap-ring and poly material. You are missing parts that are designed to be installed :awesomework:

As for RE screw in JJ'...the poly material they use for their bushings is absolute crap causing them to wear faster. Same **** different day...I have JJ's on my Jeep that have been on there for 8+ years...no wear and no issues

I thought it was just my eyes playing tricks on me. definetly a needed part.

crash2 · Apr 5, 2007

I totaly missed that....

sco44 · Apr 5, 2007

I am not the one who assembled them..but that would make sense.. I guess I'll go about ordering the needed parts..lol

BTW- where is the best place to get replacement parts for these?

Thanks, Scott

Not Jobless · Apr 5, 2007

sco44 said:
I am not the one who assembled them..but that would make sense.. I guess I'll go about ordering the needed parts..lol

BTW- where is the best place to get replacement parts for these?

Thanks, Scott

I may have some spare parts kicking around in the garage (Monroe) if all you need is the washer. Otherwise I would call Currie, comnplete rebuild kits were $8 last time I bought one (only to find out I didn't it).

crash2 · Apr 5, 2007

Jobless said:
I may have some spare parts kicking around in the garage (Monroe) if all you need is the washer. Otherwise I would call Currie, comnplete rebuild kits were $8 last time I bought one (only to find out I didn't it).

Refresh my memory on the ones you are running brad..

Not Jobless · Apr 5, 2007

crash said:
Refresh my memory on the ones you are running brad..

I think I have some 2", 2.5" and 3" ones from Currie. I can't believe that anything would hold up so long.

Mauler tried the RE ones years ago in the Cherokee...they didn't last 6 months.