derekmac Posted October 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I did a quick crawl under it today and checked the u-joints, and suspension/steering components. I need to replace the drivers side u-joint (which I have), but the rest all seem tight. I also didn't notice anything loose, but didn't have anyone to help with doing a dry steering test. I did find that the shaft that comes from the steering wheel, and attaches to the steering gear box was loooooose!! The shaft had TONS of play, but all that went away when I tightened it back up. All four bolts that attach the downpipe to the manifold are loose also. I did get one tightened up some, but the rest wouldn't budge. They're pretty rusted, so I figured they'd snap if I put too much pressure on them. I'll pick up some new bolts and replace them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted October 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Here's a pic from when I first got it to now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted October 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Wow, the steering was so much tighter driving to work this morning, and 99% off the front end vibration is now gone. Woohoo! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 11 minutes ago, derekmac said: Wow, the steering was so much tighter driving to work this morning, and 99% off the front end vibration is now gone. Woohoo! Lol I drive MUCH older stuff than yours, steering shafts and box-to-frame are problems, that are often missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted October 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Yeah I didn't expect the shaft to be loose. I was just grabbing it to check the u-joint, and the whole thing would move an easy 6". I'm just happy the shaft didn't come off the box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Jeep is looking good man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted November 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 I've had a clunk under the Jeep for a few months now, and I had suspected that it was the transmission mount. I picked up a new one today, and got it mostly installed. The old one was SHOT!! The rubber was separating from the metal part of the mount, and the small round bar that holds it all together was bent. I could also easily flex it with my thumbs. I can't budge the new one even with my full weight on it. I was also very happy to see that where the skid plate mounts to the frame is in damn near perfect shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 I changed the one(s) in the Sub a couple years ago, and on the list for the Scout. Similar condition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted November 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 Project you can go back has begun. I liked the black rims, but was getting tired of black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 Looking sharp! How do they look on the Rubi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted November 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 4 minutes ago, jay said: Looking sharp! How do they look on the Rubi? Thanks! Not sure, lol. I have the front drivers side apart as I was changing the u-joint. I fought with that damn u-joint on and off all bloody day. When I did the passenger side a while back, it went rather easily. When I get that finished up tomorrow, I'll probably pull the other three tires off, put the stock tires back on, and that'll give me more room and time to paint the other three. I wanted to do some crazy colour, but Danielle didn't seem too impressed with that idea, lol. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted November 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 Well I have two painted, and one on it now. I really like how it looks silver. I probably won't get the other two finished tonight, but the drivers side will be done, and that's the most important side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I think this looks better than black wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I usually like black better. And didn't change my mind when I viewed this on my iPhone. And I didn't post. But now that I viewed these pics on my big monitor, I think they look great! Carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted November 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I'm really happy with how they are looking. Just have to get the other two done now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 The silver makes your tires look bigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I usually prefer black rims. I'm a huge fan of those rims, and silver makes them look awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted November 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 A little better daylight photo. Everytime I look at them now, I wish I had of done it sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 You might want to update the name of the thread now, it out classes the three posts of the original 'not much of a build thread'! lol I think Jay changed his build thread's name a couple weeks ago! But not as often as his avatar/icon. I'm always interested in his changes! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Nice Derek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 So I replaced the front drivers side u-joint, and am in the process of doing the rear driveshaft. The one on the driveshaft appears to be the original, as I had to melt out the seal to get it out. I've been driving in FWD, and OMG is it ever had to not spin the front tires!! In 1st and 2nd, even light throttle will spin the tires, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 I can't think of why the front tires spin easy! When FWD cars became popular folks said you don't need winter tires because the engine weight gives you more traction. Jeeps are relatively short, weight distribution might be fairly even compared to a 2 Door lwb pickup. I think it's your driving style! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 When my Ford was front wheel drive, it spun very easy, in fact it spun way better in FWD than in rwd . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 I remember you saying that. I am trying to understand the dynamics. In my mind it must be related to where the bulk of the vehicle weight is, behind the traction wheels instead of in front. Interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 14 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: I remember you saying that. I was just trying to understand the dynamics. In my mind it must be related to where the bulk of the vehicle weight is, behind the traction wheels instead of in front. Interesting! 14 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: Yep, my truck is definitely nose heavy, transfer of weight. Inertia, and Kenitic energy. Think of a drag car, yes a bit extreme example, but same principle, it lifts the front wheels, also look at the old timer drag cars, they set the front high and rear low, for maximum weight transfer to the rear wheels. Now FWD have drag cars , the set up on them is front low and rear high for the least amount of weight transfer to keep traction on the front wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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