TJ HP30 RCV install questions

[Weezul]

I'm considering getting RCVs for my HP30. I have Alloy USA ball joints and the lower ball joints sticks up quite a bit. From what I've seen, the clearance between the lower ball joint and the boot is very tight. Has anyone run this combo?

 

[tonybolton]

Re:

Don't the directions say to grind it down?

 

[Weezul]

It only mentions grinding where the unit bearing bolts are located. Nothing about the lower ball joint.

This is a friends Rubicon 44 with RCVs (not sure what brand ball joints)

Then how tall the Alloy USA ball joint sticks up on my HP30.

 

[tonybolton]

Re:

Well....on the d44s I know they do it.

 

[Kraig75]

Give us a call 815-877-7473 and press 1 for tech support, are tech guys will help you out.
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Thank you
Kraig

 

[Weezul]

Give us a call 815-877-7473 and press 1 for tech support, are tech guys will help you out.
Or message me through here and I will get you the answers you are looking for.
Thank you
Kraig

Thanks! Talked to you the other day on FB Messenger after I had posted this thread and got the info I needed from you.

 

[jeeptj99]

I have a hp 44 and had to cut the excess bolt sticking up through the ball joint and grind part of the inner c and knuckle for the bell to fit in. It will teach you some cuss words but worth it.

 

[Weezul]

I have a hp 44 and had to cut the excess bolt sticking up through the ball joint and grind part of the inner c and knuckle for the bell to fit in. It will teach you some cuss words but worth it.

Any tricks to getting the bell on?

 

[jeeptj99]

I found cussing like sailor and throwing a hammer across the shop helps.


No **** though you have to hold your mouth just right and it goes on. JohnG told me that if you take a ziptie and put it between the boot and the bell it makes the boot go on easier and that helped a ton. I love my RCV's but i HATE doing anything where i have to take them apart.