LBJ Failure

[TFK3221]

Well it finally happened to me ))

I was on my way home when the entire thing fell apart, good thing i wasn’t on the highway.

Before this happened i noticed my steering felt heavy and clunky but i ignored it because there was no sound that concerns me, it was also pulling quite a bit to the right so i went and got it aligned which they told me to change the bushings. Before i had the chance to go which i was planning to go tomorrow this happened.

The lesson here is to never ignore when the steering is weird or heavy and not like what it always is. I learned my lesson the hard way

 

[Thegodian]

I feel your pain...

Just repaired my own failure.

Looks like your top ball joint held on which is good. The damage is all repairable, so don't be downhearted.

Good luck with the repair.

 

[TFK3221]

I feel your pain...

Just repaired my own failure.

Looks like your top ball joint held on which is good. The damage is all repairable, so don't be downhearted.

Good luck with the repair.

Thank you, i saw ur post about a week ago and i said to myself hope that doesn’t happen to me, and look where i am now

Currently waiting for the tow truck to come and pick the car up and I’m glad ur car is fixed hopefully i can fix mine up and get her driving again.

 

[Thegodian]

It will all be fine. Plenty of help on this forum if you need it, and I can give moral support if required.

Keep us updated and remember you are not the first and you won't be the last.

 

[TFK3221]

Update

Repair done, changed both the LBJ and bushes sadly the pins which holds the cover is all broken because of the tire pushing on it. Other than that she is running again

 

[larryseaman]

Been there a few times myself! I've definitely learned my lesson the hard way.
Glad you're up and running again.