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Yup, I found that in my research but there weren't any in stock at the 3 auto parts stores within 2 miles of me. And since I was on foot...that's what I did.
Way to go on the 'Field Expedient Repair'.
I've found that when one is immobile due to a mechanical failure, the ingenuity factor goes up proportionally to the distance from home.
Your steering box was probably loose for a long time, maybe even years and this is likely why you didn't notice the extra play. I wager you now notice an improvement in your steering.
Well done!
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A collection of parts flying in close formation
Dang. I tried to replace my rag joint several years ago. Usually I can figure most stuff out but that just had (has) me totally clueless. So, yeah, nice going fixing this not just when you have hours to mess around but when you're stranded in a parking lot. Will definitely check out the pix/writeup and maybe i'll finally get mine done before it falls to pieces.
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No clue. That was honestly the first time I'd taken the FSJ any distance away from home. I've only had it since January.
That's kind of an unusual failure but anything can happen. I am glad you didn't just give up on the rig. Are you planning on hanging out with the Ouray gang this year? If you do there will be a bunch of folks who can give your rig a 'once over' (or maybe a 'twice over') and maybe spot some problem areas.
A little future trick. I recently had to change a steering box in an XJ which is fun since I broke my shoulder. I screwed a threaded stud into the box's bottom hole and lifted it into place and slid the stud through the frame hole. Made it much easier to hold while putting a bolt in. I need to do it again soon with my Eagle.