SQRLPWR Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Yeah, I picked up some 4.10's for the 8.8 cheap off Bill. If I can find a complete D44 HP 4.09 set (or 4.10/4.11 I'm not sure), or a 4.x carrier and the gears, then I'll throw them in. TBH, the front differential bearings and seals also need an overhaul. The front now has Limited Slip...and I can feel it binding up a little too in 4WD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 7 hours ago, sar4x4 said: That new tire and rim looks amazing on your truck! Go fer it! Heck, if you run 35s I have to put my bro's 40s on the Burb, they're just rotting away,,,,,,,,,,,,lol As for axleshaft breakage, you don't have the power to break them Jay. I was just cautioning you is all! Don't put a front locker in, and jam the wheel against a rock, and give 'er hell in 4Low, and you will be all right. As for gearing, you'll make out fine, did I see you looking for 4:11s? :-) Interesting you mention clearance issues with the radius arms. I just read about something like that, but it was torsion bars vs coil overs. Oh no, I shouldn't have suggest that! Yep, radius arms will touch tires when turning, two solutions to that, modify radius arms, or cut inside lugs closer to sidewall to prevent the tire from biting the radius arm, I am used to mine , when I hear the lugs biting I lessen my steering angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Do you have adjustable steering stops? On the TJ I can just add washers to lessen how far it'll turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 yeah, there's a couple of very rusted in bolts, that look like they could have been adjustable at some point. I might see if I can free them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Typically you'll never free them up, they'll shear first. Ya just gotta weld a nut on them as a spacer. Depending how rusted they are, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 3 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: Typically you'll never free them up, they'll shear first. Ya just gotta weld a nut on them as a spacer. Depending how rusted they are, of course. I can usually get stuff like that out with a torch. But just adding spacers works, I don't on mine, because it limits the steering so much when running normal size tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 My '3/4 Ton' axle had sat in the mud a few years before I got it. The steering stop was not likely to be freed up! Maybe, but it was an unrecognizable blob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 LOL! My memory thought mine were like that too. But they don't look too bad on this photo. I'm pretty sure if I try to move it, it'll break off. I might try a little heat to see how it reacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 I heated mine, and used penetrating fluid before I even tried to move them. I did a couple of heat/penetrating fluid cycles, and they still took a bit of effort, but did break free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Oh I guess I'll never live in an arid climate and don't have to worry about this rust thing! Yeah Jay, like Derek and Matt said, yours looks like it will free after a few cycles to break the rust. I think those axles also have a large threaded ring on the upper BJ I think, to set pre-load. I've never seen one that would turn, and never worried about it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 44 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: Oh I guess I'll never live in an arid climate and don't have to worry about this rust thing! Yeah Jay, like Derek and Matt said, yours looks like it will free after a few cycles to break the rust. I think those axles also have a large threaded ring on the upper BJ I think, to set pre-load. I've never seen one that would turn, and never worried about it either. I usually heat them so they create their own light source, then if the nut is a blob, weld a new nut to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 lighting it up is not gonna happen with my propane torch LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 1 hour ago, jay said: lighting it up is not gonna happen with my propane torch LOL The small map gas torches work well, can even cut small bolts with them when mixed with a oxy can and a rosebud tip, IV cut up to a 7/16 gr8 bolt with them, not the fastest way , but got the job done where the grinder wouldn't fit. And I have a propane torch that will warm stuff up, but the same torch head with a map gas can will heat stuff a lot hotter, it will make small bolts glow, exhaust will glow from it, it is alot hotter than the propane, I keep these with me where ever i go. Nice and portable, still not as good as a real set of oxygen/acetylene, but works well for having a portable heat source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 ^^ That's what I need!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 me too!! do PA sell those ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 That's a sweet little torch. I need one too. I did the rear pads and rotors on my truck so now I've got all 4 corners done within the last month or so. Also put part of the exhaust back on so now it exits under the box instead of the cab. Much nicer in the cab now. Sounds the same on the outside. Next paycheck will be rear different rebuild. Gears should still be good bit need bearings and seals. And the output seal on the tcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 2 hours ago, jay said: 2 hours ago, jay said: 1 hour ago, jay said: me too!! do PA sell those ? Not sure, I think this one originally came from home hardware? Can't remember it's been a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawritch Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 I bought my kit at CT. Though I think I saw them at PA last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 So went for a drive after doing the brakes and they started smoking. The calipers seemed fine when I changed the pads but I guess not. Swapped those out today and going to test them on the way up to Toms. Also not rig related but played in a softball tournament and our team got destroyed. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Not a super exciting update, but I snapped a tire value inside one of the brass(?) valve stems on the mag wheels, so I replaced them all with rubber(?) ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Yesterday i was able to replace the alternator and belt in my xj. Charged battery and fired it up for the first time in a couple weeks. Sure was good to hear it running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Tireman got the 2 tires I ordered in today, so I had to throw them on! They ride really really nice, and don't seem to be too hard on the motor. I won't be running these on the street....well maybe for a few days I've gotta do some rear mudguard trimming and make sure there's no bodywork interference issues on flex before I take it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 thanks! they're a tight fit - I've got some more trimming to do, luckily just on the plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Those look right at home @jay! Really enjoy watching you build up this rig ... I remember how it was with the IFS and 31" (?) tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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