In this video I ditch the OEM bushing in the upper portion of the axle that failed after less that one hundred miles and install the Iron Rock Off Road Flex joint. It is 1000 times better than the factory rubber bushing and it actually stays in the housing!! -Enjoy!
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50 thoughts on “Jeep wj: iro upper axle bushing dana 30”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bobby Mcmanis says:

    I cannot find bushings for my Jeep 96 Jeep Cherokee

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars PRO AUTOMOTIVE says:

    put it in the freezer

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lastrealjeep says:

    Will that bushing from Iron Rock also fit the left side of the front axle?

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Timothy f says:

    With the oem bushings…. if you tighten the bolts with the suspension in droop it'll tear the bushings at ride height. Keeps it under constant tension unless it's all full droop where you tightened it

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jasper Jenkins says:

    What happened to this WJ. Is this a good setup that you can recommend. I’m looking to get a long arm setup for mine and am torn between IRO and Clayton. How is the 3 link working for you? Would this setup make for a good daily driver?

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jon Pickering says:

    Would you not ensure that the tube slips inside the cup before you start the pressing process

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Johnny Sechrist says:

    I would have used spot welds.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Montevallo Mustang says:

    What happened? Did you just give up on the jeep

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nick Dow says:

    Do you have a part number for this thanks

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Aaron Wilcox says:

    Little tip on bushing and ball joint type installs. Leave them in freezer overnight or you can use liquid nitrogen and bring them up to acceptable install temp.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars New Lion says:

    Thanx! Just ordered my IRO lift kit

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gregory Thomas says:

    "Made in Canada…she's all wollard out"
    I hate it when that happens!

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeff Bilyard says:

    Hello, Did you rebuild your front driveshaft, did you film it because I need to do mine on an 04 grand Cherokee. Thank you

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pennypack MTB says:

    Is there a way to add a grease fitting?

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jb eminded says:

    How is the wj now?

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Woody Deason says:

    when are you gonna buy some ratchet wrenches???

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Robbins says:

    👍👍👍👍👍

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tracy Sellman says:

    Wait a minute no brake clean? lol Good job Mr. O.

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jeremy henning says:

    Funny how they offer upgrades like this when the kit should just come with it.

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Douglas Beary says:

    No other videos or updates/reveiws wtf.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Charles Amaral says:

    YOUR JEEP NEEDS A TRACK BAR RELOCATION BRACKET SO THE TRACK BAR RUNS PARAELL WITH THE TIE ROD RUNNING TO THE PASSENGER WHEEL. THE TRACK BAR SHOULD NOT CROSS OVER THE TIE ROD AS YOUR IS DOING.

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark Carpenter says:

    IRO WJ 4" Long front and rear. – I was hearing knock from the front that I couldn't figure out. I kept checking, but everything felt tight. It would knock when I first hit a bump, then nothing for the rest of the bumps. Finnaly found the bushing poped out this AM while test fitting the new Method 703's. 😃
    I installed a new OEM bushing, when I installed the lift, like you I was surprised to see it pulled out of the seat. I got 2 new aftermarket bushings one for now a the other for later, but now that I know what the problem is, I'll be calling IRO in the AM.

    Note on the Method 703's. The +25 offset looks like its going to fit the WJ pretty good. The valve stem is in a much better place than the 0 offset. I sent the 0 offset wheels back.

    Thank you so much!

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars john fremault says:

    u make this look easy!

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars The Wj Money pit says:

    Is that bushing the same for the passenger side? Top of the axle.

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Robins says:

    Nice fix. Appears to be way more substantial than the OEM

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Effay513 says:

    Where’s the truck now? Lol it’s been 2 years!!

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Doug Kubash says:

    Put the bushing in the freezer for a few hours. That might help!

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars E.C. says:

    Omg. 2-3 days cooling @-18 and some grease.
    Without any problems put in

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Raven Rider says:

    Jan 2022. Where be the WJ hiding

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jamey Beem says:

    did the bushing fix the handling issues? Have not seen any follow up videos since this one.

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars nate4036 says:

    What axle shafts are you using

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars dave g says:

    I want to duplicate this entire project in my driveway ….. you need to contact iron rock for discount code …why does it not come with drip pitman arm ?

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shane Harrison says:

    The one fellas right freeze it 24 hours and it should drop In slick as can be

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jason Argonauts says:

    Thanks bro.

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joe Jacovino says:

    that new bush looks crazy, getting ready to do mine, thanks for the vid

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joe Leroy says:

    Did you use this joint on the passenger side as well??

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars goon snuke says:

    What's going on with your jks quick disconnects?

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ldg332004 says:

    How come this series ended here? What did I miss? Stolen , wrote off?

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Douglas Beary says:

    What happened to the cooling fan swap?

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edward Sabo says:

    Hey Eric could you do a recent video about the WJ? I bought one that has a 3” IRO benchmark lift going to put a 4 “ short arm lift on soon with 33s.

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alexis DeVille says:

    Wow! You have been working on this on and off since July !

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars GhostDragon says:

    Is this the last video in the project? Would like to see some jamborees you go on. Also what lockers are you using? Dont see any videos covering lockers, which is obviously mandatory on a build like this. defiantly looks like a fun toy, love to see you out having fun with it 🙂

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Scriffiano says:

    Good job

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Jeep says:

    when that bushing goes ,it going to be funny alen bolts what a mess waiting to happen

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Jeep says:

    30 40 bucks were

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Daniel Valdez says:

    So what happened to your Jeep WJ??

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stephen Cooney says:

    Well just spent most of day watching all 11 videos, enjoyed very much, love the looks, but disappointed in how the jeep seems to handle and so must you. How is it off road?

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars B.S. Adventures says:

    Did you get the road handling / wondering mannerisms worked out?

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jgonzalez55 says:

    Jan 2020 – Did you give up on the WJ?

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TheShowtime 2 says:

    No more videos of the WJ. Guess he junked the Jeep.

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