Lil'monster Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 6 hours ago, jay said: Also, during rock-gaurding i found a 2 inch sq. of rust behind the front wheel, where water would spray onto the bottom of the rockers. I poked at it and it produced a hole into the to rocker. Gonna need to deal with that hole with some new sheet metal ASAP. Welcome to zuk life .be careful welding it up they are like welding tissue paper lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Once my brakes were like that when a wheel bearing was gone. The caliber was using up its travel just to straighten the wheel. Not unexpected for you to have some bearing and TRE type problems after a few miles. BTW, is it open or closed knuckle like a Toy, ball joints or king pins or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Lil'monster said: Welcome to zuk life .be careful welding it up they are like welding tissue paper lol Thanks for the tip! I'll go steady on the amps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 22 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: Once my brakes were like that when a wheel bearing was gone. The caliber was using up its travel just to straighten the wheel. Not unexpected for you to have some bearing and TRE type problems after a few miles. BTW, is it open or closed knuckle like a Toy, ball joints or king pins or something else? Im not familiar with this setup...it looks like a Birfield? With kingpins. Matt did suggest a bearing is the likely cause of the brake problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Ahh yes, Birfields, like Toys. Don't put a locker in the front the front! lol. Not 35s" Then you'll be upgrading to Birfield rings, and shaving the bottom. Etc. But with the drop out third member they are much easier to work on than a Dana I hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlered Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 they are bierfields with "trunion bearings "....same p/n as a honda 4wheeler ....450 es i believe....this was told to me by canada berring....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Thanks. Canada Bearing - 30302 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Wow! That old one was not going to last too many revolutions before heating and pitting and failing! Or whatever they do! So, how did you get to Burnside? It's great you work at home, until you need something downtown! I used to buy at Motion Canada, iirc the name correctly. For the large front hub wheel bearings they used to be cheaper. Dunno lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 But once you have a bearing manufacturer name and number, you can check at NAPA, CARQUEST, Motion, Canada Bearing, PartSource, etc easily. Sometimes the prices vary widely. And I don't know the best manufacturer. Re-packing them once in a while is probably WAY more important than the brand name! SKF has a good rep usually. And Timken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 oh...that photo is one Dave sent me for the part number. I haven't made it down there ....yet The Zuk is driveable, just gotta take it steady with that bearing and the transmission making it's horrible whining noise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 9 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: But once you have a bearing manufacturer name and number, you can check at NAPA, CARQUEST, Motion, Canada Bearing, PartSource, etc easily. Sometimes the prices vary widely. And I don't know the best manufacturer. Re-packing them once in a while is probably WAY more important than the brand name! SKF has a good rep usually. And Timken. Partsource - $30 - I didn't try Canada Bearings, as the Partsource is really close to my house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 21 minutes ago, jay said: Partsource - $30 - I didn't try Canada Bearings, as the Partsource is really close to my house Logistics plays a big part in price! Don't drive across town, when you don't have the time anyway, and risk your bearing and transmission and MVI you don't have to comment on, to save $1.30.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 On 8/28/2016 at 9:31 PM, sar4x4 said: Jay, I know a source for some Zuk stuff. PM any particular piece and I'll check if it's available. And this guy says he's never broke a Zuk axle. I'll tell ya about his rig sometime. Ya wouldn't believe it.............. Dave: Have you ever seen the Hot Wheels Zuk that used to be around........ I know where it is............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Whilst I was at Partsource ordering and paying for the bearings, I called in at APJ's as Mike said he might have a windshield c-channel for my soft top to clip into. He whipped one off a YJ. It's aluminum and a good 8 or so inches too long, but I made it work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Countdown to Saturday.... What's your prediction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Here's my estimate I have to swap the transmission (tonight maybe), replace the trunnion bearings (parts come tomorrow) and extend the exhaust (have to cut up, bend, make something from the junky yellow one). I think I should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 swapping the transmission for me would be a month's job, lol. Just because! Here's hoping...............for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 2 hours ago, sar4x4 said: swapping the transmission for me would be a month's job, lol. Suzuki Samurai....think big ATV LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Trans is almost out, but had to run to soccer practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Leaky whiny trans is out. It would have been a quick drop, but with the 1.6 adapter plate, I had to remove the front driveshaft in order to drop the bell housing as it's just a little too wide with the adapter on. Should make re-installation easier too. Before I fit the other one, I need drain it and fix the slop in the stick - a common and easy fix (apparently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Cup o'tea and a wrench for breakfast.... got the transmission drained, swapped over the adapter plate, reverse switch, thrust bearing and shifter body to the 'new' transmission. She's ready to put back in at lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Now that's a serious BFH in the lower left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 5 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: Now that's a serious BFH in the lower left! it is...and the culprit for my damaged thumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flibby Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 3 hours ago, jay said: it is...and the culprit for my damaged thumb ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 yes, don't wanna do that again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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