sar4x4 Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 So the test drives seem fine so far? Waiting for a warm day? lol That big little slot may make a huge difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 No problems so far, just wanted to give it an extra chance to get some airflow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Any difference in power with the 'new' engine? Same size? Better compression? Less oil blow-by? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 New motor feels the same as the other one performance-wise, but it does seem quieter on idle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Awesome stuff Jay! Looking Good, hopefully stays cool now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Perma-mounted my tire air compressor by modifying the existing jack carrier and strapped 'er on Luckily the Zuk is so short, the existing air lines reach all 4 corners from that position. Time will tell if it holds up to the vibration, moisture, heat and dirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Nice! I think that if you were to silicone any spots that water might get in, you'll be ok. Or would a big ammo can like the one mines in fit there on yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 I like the ammo can idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Changed the motor oil for some nice synthetic I had plans of replacing the 'other side' leaky rear wheel seal and bearing, and investigating the wobbly front wheel situation. Found on both fronts, the axle nut had backed out making them wobble. For those who don't know, it's cone bearings up front; hub carrier, race, bearing, washer, nut, bendy tab lock washer, lock nut, c-clip. All the hardware was there, somehow the lock washer didn't prevent the nuts from spinning. So I bought a 2 inch socket for the nuts to make sure the lock nut was plenty tight. Serviced the drivers side as the bearings were still good. Bearings on the passenger side were toast, and I didn't have any. So I stripped the carrier out of the spare 'yellow' axle and installed it. Of course I got it all together, only to notice there was a broken bolt in the hub, so out came the reverse drill bits....I love those things All was good on the test drive until I got half a km from home and the yellow one was binding up pretty bad. So I'm back to square one LOL. I'm gonna rob the same out of 'Chads' to fix it.....and repeat until I'm out of spares....maybe I should just pony up and buy the rebuild kit. I didn't get around to looking at the the rear, but I did install an on/off switch for the compressor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Check 'Stage 8' for locknuts, but they may only be for Dana axles, dunno. They do not come off. Period. Or so they say. Special design. I've got 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I'm gonna keep an eye on it, but I'd like to understand why both sides unwound like that, even with safety washer #12. It can't be a 'thing'...can it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Dave, Clarence may have experience, or Mr. Google. Parts too worn in some respect? Bendy washer been bent too many times? I don't remember reading of too many issues, but Stage 8 designed theirs for a reason! I checked their website, only for Dana 44, 60, and 70 I believe. Zuk and Toy forums have any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 http://www.trail-gear.ca/chromoly-spindle-nut-kit-samurai/ There you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 When you bury the axle in mud/water several times a year..... repeated maintenance is key! I bury mine, then don't drive it far enough to build heat and dry the works out, combined with bad spindle seals, and the bearings fail and I have to change bearings! That TG gear looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Since it's not a DD, I'll keep an eye on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 New radiator thermostat controller came in today. The original Chinese electronic controller would not work when the Zuk was first started, but only after I smacked it around a bit, then it would run all day long, or until the Zuk cooled down again. Not a wiring or relay issue, but something inside the epoxy'd up electronics. To coin a phase - Junk. The new controller is a mechanical bi-metalic strip affair....simpler, and hopefully more reliable. Stripped the hubs out of Chads axle in vein hopes that I could use them....but no, they're junk....and not a C-clip to be found in either. Looks like I need to place an order with trail-gear after all LOL. On the up side, Chads has brand new calipers and pads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Got home from coffee night and decided to pop the rear axle that's making a very loud clicking noise LOL I knew the bearing was bad when I saw the tell-tail signs of a gear oil leak at the seal (same as the other side was) I'll do the brake backing plate mod like I did on the passenger side (cut a 2 inch bearing sized hole in the backing plate, and use the later style retainer, so it eliminates the need to remove the brake line the next time I pull the axle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Found some time to mount my Hi-Lift. There's no room for it on my bumpers and I considered mounting it on the hood. But that would have impeded the opening if the hood. So I found some brackets that came off one of the other Zuks in my pile of parts, and re-used it for the Hi-Lift mount. I think that's a pretty good spot for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Picked up a noise before I replaced the 'other' wheel bearing. New bearing is in, but I found this devastation in my rear diff. So, Chads Vitara rear diff won't fit the zuk as the case is larger, but it has 5.13's. I'm hoping the carrier will fit the carrier out of Chads front diff to make a diff for my rear. Hmmm or just replace the side gears in Chads front diff ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 I would just do the side gears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Yeah, prolly easier and I'm also guessing the pinion and ring are machine matched? also, Lincoln locked or fozi locked is the next decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 They would be worn matched for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Got the 3rd out of my spare front axle that has a rear Tracker 5.13, and started to swap the side gears as they are teeny tiny in the front of these Sami's I'm thinking about Fozzy Locking the side gears.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Hmmmm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Got the gears swapped out and dialed in. I fozzy locked the side gears instead of re-using the original fully welded carrier, because I remembered when I replaced the pinion bearing, the ring gear was warped....in hindsight that could have caused something to fail, maybe. Weirdly the 'Yellow' carrier where I stole the side gears from had 4 way spiders, but Chads only had 2...and they were machined differently. So I reused the 'Yellow' carrier and the aluminum housing because the pinion and bearings were in excellent condition. 4 spiders should be stronger too With the fozzy, there's really minimal free play, so we'll see how it pans out. I've seen fozzys online in these after years of wheeling and they dont cause any problems and stand up to the load. I just have to throw it all back in now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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