Excellent thank you very much for this video I recently bought a spot in the locker to install and I’m gonna go ahead and do that I feel much more comfortable after watching your video… On another note I am surprised since you had yours on the part you didn’t add a locker to the front anyway thank you again
No offense, dude but you used way too much gasket maker, you only need a very tin layer. Otherwise a great video, vey informative and detailed. I subbed right away after I watched the first one of your videos. Keep up the great content.
I need to remove most of these components to repair the frame cracks on the engine mounts and install reinforcing gussets. I noticed I have quite some power steering fluid leaking down. I guess I'll have to consider doing steering too
Thanks! It is a 25" LED bar from ExtremeLEDs. Here is a link: extremeledlightbars.com/x6s-5w-series-amber-white-25-single-row-led-light-bar-11400-lumens-combo-beam
The rack seems fine but one of the inner tie rods it comes with seems to be very noisy which is too bad! I would recommend OEM of course but so far it has done the job.
@@FJX2000_Productions cool, thanks for the update! Bummer about the inner tie rod.. of all the things to go bad on the assembly at least it's pretty accessible. I'll probably order the same rack.. appreciate the videos man 👍
@@chaogimali at one point one of the lines that attached to the rack leaked but after undoing the connection and wrapping the threads with Kevlar tape and tightening it back down I haven’t had issues
@@FJX2000_Productions just when I thought all was well my line that threads into the rack and pinion appears to be leaking and no amount of tightening is fixing the leak. Suspect the threads are out of spec. What kevlar tape did you use?
How did you figure your steering rack was bad as well as your steering shaft? What did you feel to diagnose that. Plus did your repair work for your front plastic hose piece you broke?
No the repair for the breather line didn't last unfortunately, but as far as what I felt, it just didnt feel tight and responsive as it once was and it leaked slightly from the boots which I knew was a slight of internal wear and tear and I figured getting a new one would help. The lower steering shaft ended up not really NEEDing to be replaced as the one in removed had no noticable play in it but I replaced it anyways since I had the new part already.
Can someone help me? I have a 2008 FJ cruiser. I have a problem with the steering wheel since it is getting hard in both directions. The steering pump has already been changed. Thanks
Did this resolve your wandering/pulling issue? I starting to experience the same on my 2007. I have some movement in the rack bushings. I also have considered my icon uca bushings too. Thanks!
I do think it tightened things up a bit but I would be sure to rebuild your Icon UCAs if you haven't recently. I had to rebuild by Total Chaos UCAs not long ago but I'm probably due for another within a couple years
@@FJX2000_Productions I feel like my steering rack has internal issues but I just rebuilt the uca not too long ago. I also have had 35s and spacers on since brand new so I suspect it has to be something within the rack. I’m afraid replacing it may help for a short period but in the end the steering rack on these as well as Lexus, Tacoma, etc all are under built.
@@jdmsi92 true true, some people do upgrade to a 2010+ steering rack and I almost did that myself. Maybe look into that! You can find info on the FJCruiserForums.com
I personally haven't but I have been wheeling with someone who did once. Hit an obstacle during a hill climb too hard and bent it. It would have been a good idea to have upgraded spindles or reinforced ones before wheeling that hard.
Hey bro I have a vibration in my front side of my Fj Cruiser I don’t know if it’s coming from the CV axles or the X join in the front shaft I already replaced the two CV axles yesterday we’re still doing the same I don’t know if is the angle in the CV axles probably that I don’t know what else to do
Is it vibration that happens at certain speeds? Where do you feel it? The steering wheel? Usually the first place to look is tires and wheels since they may need to be rotated and balanced to ensure no wobble or shakiness at speed.
A few months later the rack had a leak coming out of one of the input or output lines so I undid it, applied some Kevlar tape, and tightened it back up and that fixed the leak. But after a year of running with the Detroit Axle rack it starting clicking and squeaking when I turn so I’m replacing it soon with a new OEM rack unfortunately. 🤷♂️
@@lowellcrabb151 sorry I dont record the "inbetween" shots, I had a little tripod I could have used but I figured watching me unbolt something wasn't that interesting and that the before and after would suffice. And yes a front locker would be neat to have but so far I've never "needed" one since the rear locker and A-TRAC have worked wonders for me!
@@FJX2000_Productions Thanks for the explanation but some times we need to see the whole process. Most of us know how to fast forward thru youTube, I was planning on buying a Jeep until I came across the FJ. Now I need to find one.
Your a beast! Well done! Found this video extremely helpful!
Excellent thank you very much for this video I recently bought a spot in the locker to install and I’m gonna go ahead and do that I feel much more comfortable after watching your video… On another note I am surprised since you had yours on the part you didn’t add a locker to the front anyway thank you again
No offense, dude but you used way too much gasket maker, you only need a very tin layer. Otherwise a great video, vey informative and detailed. I subbed right away after I watched the first one of your videos. Keep up the great content.
Good job
Awesome thank you
Glad I could help!
I need to remove most of these components to repair the frame cracks on the engine mounts and install reinforcing gussets. I noticed I have quite some power steering fluid leaking down. I guess I'll have to consider doing steering too
Hey man. Can you provide a link to the light bar on your front bumper? Looks really good!
Thanks! It is a 25" LED bar from ExtremeLEDs. Here is a link: extremeledlightbars.com/x6s-5w-series-amber-white-25-single-row-led-light-bar-11400-lumens-combo-beam
@@FJX2000_Productions
Thank you!
How is the Detroit Axle reman rack holding up after a couple months? Would you recommend it?
The rack seems fine but one of the inner tie rods it comes with seems to be very noisy which is too bad! I would recommend OEM of course but so far it has done the job.
@@FJX2000_Productions cool, thanks for the update! Bummer about the inner tie rod.. of all the things to go bad on the assembly at least it's pretty accessible. I'll probably order the same rack.. appreciate the videos man 👍
@@FJX2000_Productions any updates on how the Detroit axle has held up to date? Looks like mine is leaking and looking at this for a replacement.
@@chaogimali at one point one of the lines that attached to the rack leaked but after undoing the connection and wrapping the threads with Kevlar tape and tightening it back down I haven’t had issues
@@FJX2000_Productions just when I thought all was well my line that threads into the rack and pinion appears to be leaking and no amount of tightening is fixing the leak. Suspect the threads are out of spec. What kevlar tape did you use?
Thank you for this video. How long did this job take?
It took most of the day, and having more than one person would have made it easier too.
I'm getting a g-zila puller. That would be the best on the trail.
It certainly makes it easy to pack with you at all times just in case
How did you figure your steering rack was bad as well as your steering shaft? What did you feel to diagnose that. Plus did your repair work for your front plastic hose piece you broke?
No the repair for the breather line didn't last unfortunately, but as far as what I felt, it just didnt feel tight and responsive as it once was and it leaked slightly from the boots which I knew was a slight of internal wear and tear and I figured getting a new one would help. The lower steering shaft ended up not really NEEDing to be replaced as the one in removed had no noticable play in it but I replaced it anyways since I had the new part already.
Can someone help me? I have a 2008 FJ cruiser. I have a problem with the steering wheel since it is getting hard in both directions. The steering pump has already been changed. Thanks
Did this resolve your wandering/pulling issue? I starting to experience the same on my 2007. I have some movement in the rack bushings. I also have considered my icon uca bushings too. Thanks!
I do think it tightened things up a bit but I would be sure to rebuild your Icon UCAs if you haven't recently. I had to rebuild by Total Chaos UCAs not long ago but I'm probably due for another within a couple years
@@FJX2000_Productions I feel like my steering rack has internal issues but I just rebuilt the uca not too long ago. I also have had 35s and spacers on since brand new so I suspect it has to be something within the rack. I’m afraid replacing it may help for a short period but in the end the steering rack on these as well as Lexus, Tacoma, etc all are under built.
@@jdmsi92 true true, some people do upgrade to a 2010+ steering rack and I almost did that myself. Maybe look into that! You can find info on the FJCruiserForums.com
@@FJX2000_Productions Good thinking! I’ll definitely look into that.
Ever have any spindle issues? Bending?
I personally haven't but I have been wheeling with someone who did once. Hit an obstacle during a hill climb too hard and bent it. It would have been a good idea to have upgraded spindles or reinforced ones before wheeling that hard.
Hey bro I have a vibration in my front side of my Fj Cruiser I don’t know if it’s coming from the CV axles or the X join in the front shaft I already replaced the two CV axles yesterday we’re still doing the same I don’t know if is the angle in the CV axles probably that I don’t know what else to do
Is it vibration that happens at certain speeds? Where do you feel it? The steering wheel? Usually the first place to look is tires and wheels since they may need to be rotated and balanced to ensure no wobble or shakiness at speed.
@@FJX2000_Productions when you're accelerating is when it happens! unsolved the accelerator does not vibrate
Any issues right after the job?
A few months later the rack had a leak coming out of one of the input or output lines so I undid it, applied some Kevlar tape, and tightened it back up and that fixed the leak. But after a year of running with the Detroit Axle rack it starting clicking and squeaking when I turn so I’m replacing it soon with a new OEM rack unfortunately. 🤷♂️
@FJX2000_Productions when you say clicking, does it sound like a bad CV joint? I think my rack may be bad.
you can see.... nuthin...
Please get a tripod so we can see what you are doing when you are working.
Do you ever wish for a locking front diff?
@Ziplokk haha! Good guess, though I am Christian I dont cuss, even off camera 😁👍
@@lowellcrabb151 sorry I dont record the "inbetween" shots, I had a little tripod I could have used but I figured watching me unbolt something wasn't that interesting and that the before and after would suffice. And yes a front locker would be neat to have but so far I've never "needed" one since the rear locker and A-TRAC have worked wonders for me!
@@FJX2000_Productions Thanks for the explanation but some times we need to see the whole process. Most of us know how to fast forward thru youTube,
I was planning on buying a Jeep until I came across the FJ. Now I need to find one.
Can someone on youtube show the steering column part. Stop skipping that shit
which steering column part are you referring to?
@@FJX2000_Productions the steering shift, the part that connects the steering wheel to the rack
It's the last seized part on my car
@@Angeldealer did you make sure to remove the bolts all the way before attempting to remove it?
@@FJX2000_Productions yeah